P'cola FD

What's up folks. I've been wanting to get some engine rebuilds under belt for a while now, but don't have any to do. I am very mechanically inclined, and I don't do shitty work. If someone wants me to rebuild their engine I would gladly do it. Just pay for shipping and the new parts (i.e. rebuild kit). You could send me the short block, and I would do all the work you need. If you want porting, then send me the porting templates and the carbide bits. I wouldn't offer any warranty other than that if you send it back to me, I'll fix it. As of yet I don't know the timeframe in which I could finish it, but if there is interest, we can figure it out.
--Danny

MazdaMike

damn a lot of if ands and buts but i astually came across a blown 13b (friend of a friend selling) dont know the details but maybe, ill pm u if i find out more

TeamChin

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i'll have an extra short block by the end of the month...maybe we could work a deal out....

JONSKI

I'm gonna have to stop by and have you show me how to do that stuff.

beyondlimitz

wish you were driving distance...so i can document how it's done...i'm also in need of a streetport...just my luck

R Xplicit

well, that sounds good. how about a good 'ol 12a. i got one free the other day. i am thinking of putting it on a yamaha banshee and drag racing it.....

jmseven

I'll need a rebuild soon....12A.

I will keep this post.

paw140

Have you ever rebuilt an engine before? I'm about 2 to 3 hours from you, and if I ever need a rebuilt, and I could swing buy and you could show me how. I've rebuilt boingers, but never even had a rotary apart.

weblair24

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I'll let mine be the first for you. Only problem is I need to get the money for parts. It shouldn't take too long though.

Snook

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wow where were you about 2 months ago
that woud have been awesome I could have SAVED 3500 probably and just paid for parts and have money to make my car the best ever....
that sucks I'm about to cry

JimmyJimboJet

i would love to do that, but (AFAIK, i don't need a rebuild, nor do i have the money for it). i bet if you provided some references of the other engines you've rebuilt you could be in business. good comments from your 'customers' and i wouldn't be surprised if you got swamped with offers. i'm keepin this thread too. good luck though p'cola

edit: it would also be pretty cool if you came up with some sort of a 'price-list', for the different parts and port jobs you would be doing.... just some suggestions

Fd3BOOST

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Eww be careful people. Im not saying that he isn't capable of doing it but I wouldn't just send my engine out to some guy who wanted to rebuild it just for the fock of it.
I guess your just being helpful but I think you can understand my concern.

94RXMAGEE

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Im located in Gainesville, I should need a rebuild soon but for the right amount I will get it done sooner. I have a 94 with 86k. PM me if your interested.

neoamd

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What would be a better way to meet?! I havent sent the money out for a new motor yet. If you can tell me where i can get a rebuild kit? And the grid thing for porting? I have cash on hand . I can have the motor out by sunday also haha! I love you!!!! Man.. im going to wash my broken car

Josh

neoamd

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I need to know where i can get the kit. I am going to order a motor if i dont get my need info. Im may just buy the engine and then save and have my currenbt rebult by you and use that as a back up

P'cola FD

FD3 BOOST, your concern is valid. I have yet to rebuild an engine, that is why I am offering my services free(for now). I am not doing this for the hell of it, I am actually looking into making some money on the side, once I establish myself as being reputable. There is an amount of risk involved to he who sends me an engine. I'm not going to lie. But I know what I'm doing, and have access to all the resources and information that I could ever need. As well as having some teamfc3s friends that have rebuilt more engines than most have seen. I'm not just some dumb redneck looking for a pastime. I may soon get the materials to set up a small shop.
Neo, a rebuild kit can be had from www.rotaryaviation.com the porting templates are available from mazdatrix and racing beat. I'll PM you my number.

johnchabin

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Good for you, P'Cola. Any of you guys that live close should give it a shot.

neoamd

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I am! I just got off the phone with him. Cool guy! Knows what he is talking about!

Josh

brads

i understand your concern. but, ill vouch for p'cola. he has help me with several problems with my car. no he hasnt rebuilt my engine . but, he has came across as very knowledgable about the FD. anyways, give the guy a chance! he has got to start somewhere.
-brad

neoamd

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damn skippy!

BlackR1

sounds awesome P'cola! Im gonna be buying a GXL for 200 bucks this weekend... comes with 1 good engine, and one bad one. I think I'll send you the bad one, and you can tinker with it.

You're pretty good at explaining things in a step by step fashion, maybe you should make a video?

One day I'll rebuild my own engine (peripheral port!!!!) until then, the learning process will continue

rx7speed811

hey danny, i have one bad apex seal in my fd, im getting 60-60-90 compression in one of the rotors. the motor is a mazda reman with about 14000 miles on it, so i would imagine parts needed are minimal (probably limited to not much more than one new apex seal or spring), and paying for a whole new reman would be ludicrous. since most of the parts should still be okay, i would imagine mine would be a good example of a good first rebuild. can you please send me an email with some type of ballpark timeframe ETA (a couple days, weeks, months?) of how long it will take to get back to me? i am seriously in need of a motor, and i think we can help eachother out. you have helped me with some problems in the past, and i have even bought some used random parts (boost solenoids, etc) from you before, and you have been a very excellent resource for wrenching on the fd. please send me an email asap. thanks in advance!

austin
rx7speed811@hotmail.com

P'cola FD

Alright, looks like neoamd will be the first. He'll probably get it to me in a couple of weeks. Once I get done with his I can get started on your car, rx7speed811. If you want to wait around, that's cool. Keep in mind, though, that the seal may have gouged the rotor or the rotor housing on its way out.

paw140

Cool! By time I need a rebuild, you'll have a few guinea pigs under your belt.

P'cola FD

Once I get good, I'll probably have some system of either charging such and such amount of money, or doing the work for parts such as a haltech, pfc, frontmount, etc.