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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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I have a 1991 Turbo Coupe with aftermarket parts and I just moved into Middle GA and cant find ANYONE to help me get it fixed. Im not sure what the problem is but even mazda wont work on it. They said they dont have books that go back that far....91? I think its a head gasket I just need someone to point me in the direction of the nearest rotary repair place. Im dying here guys nooone will help me allendavis1429@yahoo.com
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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first of all you have no head gasket. i'm going to save you from that one before you get flamed. second what are the symptons. dont start. dont turn over? or what?
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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yeah I didnt think I did. Its just acting like a honda I used to have with symptoms the same. I was running it hard one day and it felt like it "gave" and got ALOT louder really sudden....lost all power and it wont stay at idle. Its cranks, and will run if I hold it at high idle, no leaks, no ther noises but it got louder..almost go-cart sounding now...I thought it was my downpipe at first..then I got someone to look at it, and they said my compression is little to none and oil is mixed with the water or vice versa...the engine itself is only got approx 40,000...this is my first rotary and I love it. Im just in the dark about what I can do without replacing the engine. Thanks for any help you could offer
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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blown motor
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Engine = BLOWN

Happy rebuilding!
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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well ****....
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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would it be cheaper to rebuild or replace?
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Rebuild! I think it costs about the same unless you are buying a rebuilt engine and eating the core charge. And if you buy a used engine you never know what you're getting...it's risky.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Thanks for your help rex....I seriously appreciate it.. If you happen to know anyone in or around middle georgia who can help me do the job let me know....I can do a little **** but I know I can't take on this massive job without doing some more damage
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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Send the motor to Kevin (Rotary Resurrection on the board. He is in TN
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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From the sound of your post .... send the whole car to Kevin. Does great work and won't hurt your wallet as bad as others ... go to www.rotaryresurrection.com
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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Thanks guys. This might sound stupid but who do I contact about getting the car to Tennesee? Ive never had to get a car moved that far. DO just contact a tow company? I figure the price might be outrageous, is there a easier way? if not Ill still send it by tow..I just want it back and running if you know what I mean
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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That sucks.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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just drive the car with an escort, it will make it on one rotor.... hopefully.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Well, according to his site, kevin isn't taking any cars for installation at the moment, just engines.
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