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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Engine Rebuild!

im goin to start taking the motor out soon i still have a few things i have to do like checking injector pulse but then ill tear the 13b out and start the rebuilt hopefully it wont too bad!
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryRocket88
Is there a question here?
wel not really but what site would you prefer for getting a rebuilt kit?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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I get mine from Puerto Rico. PM me if you want more info. The rebuilding kits are cheaper than the US.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeyMazda
I get mine from Puerto Rico. PM me if you want more info. The rebuilding kits are cheaper than the US.
wouldnt be more for shipping? and im not totally sure what i need yet i havent had time to go and work the 7 yet ill get pics up soon. thanks for the help keep it coming!
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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If you can afford it, OEM is the best.

Unless you blew any seals, if you mark where all of the seals are when you tear it down are you can get by with re-using the corner seals and side seals by petting them back in the same place. With new springs of course
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by csrRx7_86
wouldnt be more for shipping? and im not totally sure what i need yet i havent had time to go and work the 7 yet ill get pics up soon. thanks for the help keep it coming!
I paid $756. That includes shipping. It has everything except the metal oil retainers. Since you're going to have the engine open, might as well put everything new in it.PM me if interested. I'll give you the info.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by farberio
If you can afford it, OEM is the best.

Unless you blew any seals, if you mark where all of the seals are when you tear it down are you can get by with re-using the corner seals and side seals by petting them back in the same place. With new springs of course
That's the same approach I take. Unless I break anything I buy the A kit frpm Atkins. It includes all the soft seals and springs. I just mark all the seals so that I could place them back in there original position. Just make sure you check that all the seals move up and down freely with no binding. Goodluck with your rebuild.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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While you have the engine open, you really should replace the apex seals also, even if they are within spec, in my opinion.

And if this is your first time rebuilding one, buy the DVD. You'll regret it if you don't, like I did. It turned out well for me, but the job was much more difficult than I had expected.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mobius0
While you have the engine open, you really should replace the apex seals also, even if they are within spec, in my opinion.

And if this is your first time rebuilding one, buy the DVD. You'll regret it if you don't, like I did. It turned out well for me, but the job was much more difficult than I had expected.
I'm going to get the dvd i just have to find the money to get it. and i was going to tear the motor down and see what i need so i dont have to spend 1500 on a kit/motor unless i need it
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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year

Originally Posted by csrRx7_86
I'm going to get the dvd i just have to find the money to get it. and i was going to tear the motor down and see what i need so i dont have to spend 1500 on a kit/motor unless i need it
What year is your car? If you go with what I recommended, you won't spend $1500 on a rebuilding kit. It comes with everything & they give you the option of which apex seals you want to use. I went with atkins apex seals. If you want the info. pm me.
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