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Old 02-13-02, 07:27 PM
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what happens to a sittin rotary

what happens to a rotary engine while sittin you ask? it is to my knowledge that it is hard on the apex seals springs, my was sitting for 2 months, lemme know if it's done any harm
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come on, spill the opinion
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it could hurt the seals from what all the shops tell me, if you want to know more call Hayes Rotary in Washington
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i have heard the injectors start to leak, and i have heard of carbon lock up. But i don;t think, key word think, that siting for 2 months could do considerable damage? could it?
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hmm..mine has been sitting for almost 2 weeks waiting for a heater hose. if i even tried to start it, there is coolant everywhere.
i wish mazda dealers would get their **** in quicker
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I am trying to buy a '90 GTUs that has been sitting for 3 years, hopefully it is flooded or carbon seized because I don't have 3800 and I want the car
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You can store a rotary engine as long as it's been prepped.

1. ATF in the engine to keep the seals moist
2. Turn the engine over every couple of days or a week with a socket wrench on a pulley
3. Purge fuel pressure
4. Empty gas tank

When you start her back up use fresh plugs, fresh gas and injector cleaner.
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