Hey everyone, its been a minute since i posted anything but I need to come to decision about my 87 N/a. I bought it back in October, and its been sitting before for about 10 years. Its in need of a rebuild or a separate rebuilt engine, plus brake rotors, pads, calipers, hubs, tires, clutch, throw-out bearing, rear diff. flush, ect. I want this car, really really want this car and I'm willing to save up for the better option, but I'm lost. I don't know what to do or where to go about doing it. Is it better to rebuild myself, or should i send it off and pay for it to be rebuilt. Mind you, I am an ASE certified General tech. I can do just about anything for a normal piston engine, but this is my first rotary. I just need to know if i should rebuild it my self, or send it off. And depending on that answer, where should I go to buy the seals and rebuild kits or where should i send it off to have it rebuilt. I understand the costs of both, but im tired of it sitting. Im almost ready to sell it as a shell. the body is clean and has no rust. Its been under a car cover and garage kept for most of its life. 121,xxx on the motor, but i can't even turn it over with out coolant finding ever orifice it can squeeze itself out of. Please help, i don't want to lose my dream car, but i don't need the cost if its not gonna be worth it...

 

get a FSM and see if it's something you think you want to tackle yourself. it's really not that hard, but at the end of the day only you can judge your abilities beforehand. better yet, Aaron Cake has a few videos on youtube, watch them and you can get a better feel of it.

that said, there's no shame in having it built for you. while you can save money on labor if you build it yourself, there's always the chance of making a mistake and you've just taught yourself an expensive lesson - with no warranty. since it sounds like you basically have to rebuild the whole car, i would imagine you're going to need to stay within certain budget constraints. start getting some prices together to better weigh your options.