wankel1988

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This is my new project. Its a 88 GSL. It's leaking coolant from either side of the intermediate housing. Other than that, its a pretty clean car. I am a newbie here to the club, but hope any questions I have I can have answered. This is my first dive into a rotary engine and I am also having my students at the school I teach work on it also. hopefully I can get more pics up of the teardown soon.

NJGreenBudd

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Looks like a good project car to me!!

Welcome to the club man, really, it's always nice to see new enthusiastic members here.

Here are a few links that you should get familiar with:

Frequently Asked Questions on the 2nd Generation RX-7 - FAQ for FC- some basic info

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/

Factory Service Manual- Your New Bible

http://www.teamfc3s.org/main/factory_service_manual/

Search Button- At least Attempt to Use it

https://www.rx7club.com/search.php?f=17


What are your plans with the car?

wankel1988

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Thanks for the links, I'll plan to use them. I've tried the search, seems like it's pretty good. As for the car, right now I'm rebuilding the engine. Just gonna go slow at it. After that, I'll probably start drifting the car. Just working on a tight budget.

InsomniacFC

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What side of the motor is coolant leaking from? Because there is a heater hose that comes out of the motor right by the oil filter pedestal on the drivers side.

wankel1988

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I just got the engine apart and I found the problem. The orings between the int housing and front and rear rotor housings were deteriorated and leaking into the engine. I also found the problem with the low compression on the rear rotor. I found two apex seals were broken. So that's where I'm at right now. Hopefully I can put some pics up tonight of the interior and of my teardown. Thanks for the interest and thanks for the advice.

NJGreenBudd

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Sounds like you're already making good progress, I'm interested to see the pics of the teardown and engine damage.

What rebuild kit do you plan on using? Rebuilding at a stock or modified level? Is it an auto or manual.?

Keep us the good work.

InsomniacFC

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Dang. That sucks, man! Good luck with the rebuild!

wankel1988

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I have a different post up about the progress i'm making on the build. It's just going to be back stock, and it's a manual transmission. The other post is in this forum. if you can't find it, i'll put the pics on this page too. Thanks for the interest

rx7fan1903

YAY! We got another drifter! Welcome to the site man! Nice project car too! Be sure to check out the drifting section of the site:

https://www.rx7club.com/drifting-226/

Tons of good drift info, vids and other stuff in there! Peace, and welcome again!

wankel1988

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Here are some pics of the car during teardown and some pics of the interior. The interior is in great shape in my opinion. The apex seals on the rear rotor were damaged, and have to be replaced.