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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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70 orig, would it need a rebuild

i found another fc, this is a 86 rx7 an it is claimed to have 70,xxx orig miles would it need a rebuild
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Why would it need a rebuild? A rotary can go 2-300k miles if taken care of.
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Old Feb 27, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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ok but would the seals be worn out fron getting old, my last one i had a bad exprience with, so i want to make sure this is a good one
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by savanna 7
i found another fc, this is a 86 rx7 an it is claimed to have 70,xxx orig miles would it need a rebuild

carfax? i bought mine with 88k and it runs golden. i see no need for a rebuild
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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If the car runs fine, drives fine, makes good power and starts easily, then it won't need to be rebuilt.

There is no rule that says an engine needs a rebuild after so many miles.

Perform a compression test. Three even bounces above 90 indicates a good engine.
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Drive it and it it drives and sounds fine then it most likely won't need a rebuild.
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