I just bought my first rx7 a week ago and I am wondering if it would be cheaper to just buy a new motor rather than rebuild or if I am wrong about what is wrong with the car.
I personally think that the engine has a cracked block, because when i started the car for the first time it spued water out of the exhaust. It also on the drive home over heated and lost a whole 2 gallons of water with in 2 miles. It is also had foul spark plugs. These are aall signs of a cracked block right?

 

Coolant seal failure and/or cracked water jacket.

 

would it be worth the rebuild if thats all thats really wrong?

 

You would have to rebuild the engine to fix either problem, and if the jacket has cracked, you could be looking at replacing housings/irons too. If the engine is allowed to sit with water in the combustion chambers, you'll end up with rusted rotors and housings (junk). Full rebuild kits are in the $1k+ range, and labor can be $2k+.

Atkins kits : http://www.atkinsrotary.com/index.php?pag=5
Atkins rebuilds: http://www.atkinsrotary.com/index.php?pag=9

Used replacements can be a cheaper option, but most will have high mileage & not really be a long term solution.

 

oops

 

Where are you in Colorado? If your near Denver we can probably help you. I think I almost bought that Vert, but passed on it.

 

Im in colorado springs but i was planning on pulling the engine for replacement any ways.
Im just waiting for my tax return so i can do it happily. where are you located?

 

Read this thread. It might be a $4.00 option for you...

https://www.rx7club.com//showthread.php?t=930506




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