Bandar

Hey guys,

I guess let me start by introducing myself. My name is Raj. I usually surf on M247 and MOCC. I live in the BayArea, CA. I currently own a 03 Mazdaspeed Protege. Ive always wanted an rx7 and always liked the FCs.

Just recently ive been considering getting a second car, I spottted a 1991 FC3S. The car has about 170k and needs a good amount of work but is selling for cheap. The thing that bothers me is that it has a blown engine. Seller says it has a blown apex seal. Now, how difficult/costly will it be to get this fixed? Or do i need another engine? I figured i should come to the experts before i commit to anything. I must include i dont know much about rotory engines. Thanks, Raj.

Pele

iTrader: (28)

You'll need to tear the engine down to say for sure... But an apex seal usually takes out the rotor and rotor housing.

It's like a piston ring tearing up the cylinder bore and the piston as well in a piston based engine.

Where are the pistons?

very pricey if you can't do it yourself, I would reconsider

Bandar

i was thinking of just swapping out motors. You guys dont think 800 bucks for a rx7 is good? I was thinking a motor would cost me 1000 and i have a friend that can swap them.

Bandar

bump. Thanks for the help so far fellas.