BREWmaster

Ok, my motor is shot. And, i want to re-build it my self. How much would i be looking at?? How long do you think it would take me?? Any other info i should take into consideration?Preciate it guys.
KB

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iTrader: (4)

I have been looking to do the same. I have found everything I will need for about $1200. Will know how long it will take in about a month or 2 when I have the parts and tools I need. That is all I know for now I will have the video on how to rebuild the rotary by the end of the week.

P'cola FD

How long it will take depends on how mechanically inclined you are, and the tools you either own, or have access to. If you can borrow all the necissary tools, then you can save a good bit of money, but you still won't know exactly how much it will cost until you get everything apart, cleaned, inspected and measured.

BREWmaster

Ok, i have an engine hoist, and am pretty sur ei can borrow most the tools. Wha tkinda tools would i need? How much would it cost me if i had all the tools?

P'cola FD

You will need: a straight edge, a dial caliper, a dial indicator, a set of micrometers, a set of feeler gauges, a parts cleaner, some taps and dies, as well as other tools for the disassembly of the engine. Plan on at the very least, $1000, but that is still cutting it pretty close, with all the possible factors. You may get it apart, and find that so much is out of spec that a reman engine would be cheaper.

BREWmaster

What would a reman cost? And are all the nightmares i have heard about remans true?

P'cola FD

Last I heard, malloy mazda was selling for somewhere around 2100-2300 range. I think all the bad stories about remans came from when they were done by another company.