88 N/A Smokin' at 5K+
spazz!
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From: Knightdale, NC
Originally Posted by Therex71
Alright, so i know NOTHING about the rotary engine, cept that i hate driving a non-rotary! Anyway, if you think smoking at 5K is bad...come hang out with my baby and me!! All you have to do to get a James Bond smoke screen for mine is turn it on!! Now, who wants to deal with THAT? My question is.....rebuild, or forget it and get a new engine?
I hate because I'm bored.
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Originally Posted by darktritium
This is ridiculous. First of all, when is the last time you checked the timing? Everyone here is so anxious to say it's this and that without thinking about it. Just two things, check the timing and do a compression test. After that, you can troubleshoot from there. Also, please tell me you aren't flooring it or holding it at 5000 RPMs when the engine is still cold. (Within roughly 10 minutes of starting the car.)
Based on what he describes the oil control rings are shot, as has been stated before. Same with the poster above you. My motor has full compression, probably a little better because of all the oil running around, with blown control rings and the timing is as perfect as it gets. I have very similar issues, though mines a little bit worse off since the fast idle will get it smoking.
Why did they instate the rule about not flaming noobs? I think the flaming did a good job of keeping idiots to a minimum.
spazz!
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From: Knightdale, NC
Originally Posted by comradegiant
No, I'm pretty sure that people have thought about it.
Based on what he describes the oil control rings are shot, as has been stated before. Same with the poster above you. My motor has full compression, probably a little better because of all the oil running around, with blown control rings and the timing is as perfect as it gets. I have very similar issues, though mines a little bit worse off since the fast idle will get it smoking.
Why did they instate the rule about not flaming noobs? I think the flaming did a good job of keeping idiots to a minimum.
Based on what he describes the oil control rings are shot, as has been stated before. Same with the poster above you. My motor has full compression, probably a little better because of all the oil running around, with blown control rings and the timing is as perfect as it gets. I have very similar issues, though mines a little bit worse off since the fast idle will get it smoking.
Why did they instate the rule about not flaming noobs? I think the flaming did a good job of keeping idiots to a minimum.
Originally Posted by My5ABaby
So you're telling me a low compression engine has the same emissions output as a high compression engine? 
If you're going to tell me I'm wrong, at least take the time to prove it.
Originally Posted by alexdimen
That's not exactly what I meant. What I am getting at is that; low compression, due to apex seal damage, does not cause the loss of 1 qt oil/300 miles. Someone else had insinuated this fact.
If you're going to tell me I'm wrong, at least take the time to prove it.
If you're going to tell me I'm wrong, at least take the time to prove it.
Originally Posted by alexdimen
2. the condition of apex seals has no direct effect on smoking/emissions
). Now, as far as the smoking, I guess it depends on how you lost compression. If you're losing compression from an oil seal being shot (not what's being talked about here directly), then yeah, that could cause smoking.However, now that you clarified your response, it seems you're only partially wrong. No, I really doubt that much oil burning could be caused by the loss/damage of an apex seal. I'm not sure how it would, but I can't say it's impossible...
If anyone wants to tell me I'm wrong or correct me, go for it. I like learning new things.
Last edited by My5ABaby; Nov 15, 2006 at 07:41 AM.
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