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Old 10-19-05, 11:13 AM
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I am new to rotary engines, looking to buy a 2gen with about 78k miles on it and he says the engine does not hold idle well and has compression issues, would this be a good way to go since i have not a lot of money? Its a T2 car and he also says that after it wams up it drives like a charm. Get back to me.



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Unless you got the time and the money to fix the engine, don't do it.


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At 78K, it's in its 4th quarter.

Look at the deal just like any other car, but budget for a rebuild in a year or so.
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Originally Posted by Jebs
I am new to rotary engines, looking to buy a 2gen with about 78k miles on it and he says the engine does not hold idle well and has compression issues, would this be a good way to go since i have not a lot of money? Its a T2 car and he also says that after it wams up it drives like a charm. Get back to me.
If he said there are compression issues that could be a harbringer of something far fowler such as needing a rebuild sooner (you will need one in another 22K anyway?)
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