Let a shop put a new motor in or tackle it myself
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Let a shop put a new motor in or tackle it myself
What are your guy's views on letting a shop put my FD motor in or doing it myself, I'm decent at car work but my FD came with no motor and will be buying a used one to put in. Just thinking I'm going to run into tons of little things/issues I need help with anyways.
Of course it costs more money. But would like to have a good running FD
Of course it costs more money. But would like to have a good running FD
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RAT NEST/empty circuit...
If you are ok with working on these 2 do it yourself.....
If shop is a decent one (and famouse/credible about work on rotary)and don't ask you 10k you can chose the shop.
BTW with the engine you buy......check about hearness and other cable/hose stuff....
If engine came with trimmed or missing thing you need lot of work
RAT NEST/empty circuit...
If you are ok with working on these 2 do it yourself.....
If shop is a decent one (and famouse/credible about work on rotary)and don't ask you 10k you can chose the shop.
BTW with the engine you buy......check about hearness and other cable/hose stuff....
If engine came with trimmed or missing thing you need lot of work
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Other considerations for tackling the job yourself:
1.) work space - if you live in an apartment or have a small garage this size of project is going to be harder to keep organized.
2.) specialty tools: You'll end up spending some money on the following tools if applicable:
- Flywheel nut removal tool
- Engine hoist
- Flywheel holder (keeps flywheel from moving while removing nut)
- Engine Stand w/ Rotary engine adapter (there are ways around this)
3.) How long you can afford to be without your car. Might be quicker if a reputable shop tackles the job for you.
1.) work space - if you live in an apartment or have a small garage this size of project is going to be harder to keep organized.
2.) specialty tools: You'll end up spending some money on the following tools if applicable:
- Flywheel nut removal tool
- Engine hoist
- Flywheel holder (keeps flywheel from moving while removing nut)
- Engine Stand w/ Rotary engine adapter (there are ways around this)
3.) How long you can afford to be without your car. Might be quicker if a reputable shop tackles the job for you.
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I'm in the middle of this process now, and I'd say do it yourself. If you're moderately mechanically inclined it's not too hard given the FSM and online resources. Check out Bruce Turrentine's rotary removal/install video which is quite informative and should give you some insight into the amount of work required to install a engine.
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Do everything that you feel comfortable with and theres plenty of info on the net to help with the items you are unsure of.
You may go all the way and get it going or you may do 90% yourself and only have to get a pro to sort the rest.
If you are going to reuse an engine ensure you do a compression test before the hard work of putting it all in or it may all have to come back out again for a rebuild
You may go all the way and get it going or you may do 90% yourself and only have to get a pro to sort the rest.
If you are going to reuse an engine ensure you do a compression test before the hard work of putting it all in or it may all have to come back out again for a rebuild
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