Will this rotor still work??????
 

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...8/IMG00153.jpg

Ok, so will this still work???

Take a better picture but it looks like theres a lot of carbon built up, try cleaning it first then show us.

From what I can see there is a big dent below the apex seal groove ...Many builders would use this we do not..Sorry for the some what vague answer. I would be worried about the structures integrity in this situation. This can weaken the face and apex seal groove so I personally stay away from dented rotors..many will and have disagreed..

i saw another thread not to long ago that also had a dented rotor that some dude had bought. dented in the same spot. what causes them to do that? i would think the rotor itself would be a pretty hard surface:scratch:

Well, theirs another thread around here somewhere that shows what happens to the face of a rotor when a corner seal pops out and gets on one of the faces of a running motor...

Pics pulled from aaroncakes Engine Damage post.

Ah, here it is:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/damage23.jpg

Quite scary how well it fits...
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/damage24.jpg

wow, how did that corner seal come loose and end up in the chamber area?

To the original poster, that rotor probably shouldn't be used. It's certain the engine would run if you use it, and on a stock NA application it could do the job if you just wanted the car back on the road and couldn't get another. But all in all it's easy to find a replacement so there's no reason to use the dent...

Regarding the corner seal pictures, that mishap was due to two main factors. The first is late night engine building after a long day. It was a cramped space and we were tired, so we didn't notice the problem created by the next issue. The real cause was inferior petroleum jelly. Crappy Life brand stuff was used which had very little holding power. Consequently a corner seal dropped out into an intake port and was not discovered. It then made it's way into the engine and the rest is history.

The lesson is to always use name brand Vaseline petroleum jelly, and don't build an engine when you are tired!

Will definately remember that Aaron. Thanks for the tips.

ouch what's the housing look like? i would say it should not cause any serious problems if you Have to have something and cant find another. Can we see some more pics of the rotor (and housing) maybe a little closer up on the compression area?

It'll work.
I would NOT recommend using it.


-Ted

dont use it.

I suppose I won't use it, but what would happen if I did?

Is there anyway it can be repaired?

i Dont know if it can be drilled and re-welded of course they would have to re-machine and grinding that curve after the weld was finished would suck ass. I say get another rotor from someone off here. someone has one check the classifieds ! all in all good luck, that sucks.

It could be repaired but it's not worth it. $20 gets you a new one in the Classified section.