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10-20-11, 01:55 PM
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hey im zack i am 18 years old i live in roy utah.
im looking into buying a 1987 rx7 he is telling me that the apex seal is bad. just a couple of questions for you guys. im new at this rotary engine game
1- how hard is it to replace the apex seal?
2- should i do all the seals if i do?
3-what all should i replace if im doing the apex seals
4- what is something i should look for when i look at it again?
5-should it still pretty much turn over if its the seal?
any help would be awesome. hes asking $800 it has a new alternator and injectors tranny about 2 years old been sitting for about 2 years might see if i can talk him down.
any advice any ideas thought anything would be awesome
i know my buddy had this same car and he absolutly loves it
im looking into buying a 1987 rx7 he is telling me that the apex seal is bad. just a couple of questions for you guys. im new at this rotary engine game
1- how hard is it to replace the apex seal?
2- should i do all the seals if i do?
3-what all should i replace if im doing the apex seals
4- what is something i should look for when i look at it again?
5-should it still pretty much turn over if its the seal?
any help would be awesome. hes asking $800 it has a new alternator and injectors tranny about 2 years old been sitting for about 2 years might see if i can talk him down.
any advice any ideas thought anything would be awesome
i know my buddy had this same car and he absolutly loves it
10-21-11, 12:37 PM
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You're describing a car with a blown engine. Rebuilding the engine will be anywhere from about $1000 to $5000 depending on if you do the work yourself or pay someone else, as well as what other parts may need replacing (ie housings, rotors, etc...). I'd suggest finding a car with a running engine.
10-21-11, 11:09 PM
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You're describing a car with a blown engine. Rebuilding the engine will be anywhere from about $1000 to $5000 depending on if you do the work yourself or pay someone else, as well as what other parts may need replacing (ie housings, rotors, etc...). I'd suggest finding a car with a running engine.
but im assuming that you have never owned a rx7/rotary engine before.? i would recommend doing some reading online before purchasing the vehicle.. may not be the best idea to buy a rx7 with blown seals for a first impression, unless your pretty mechanically incline and is willing to give in with the time and money... not only that, you may need to fine rotors, irons, or housings if their ruin or in badd shape... but for the most part, the price that its selling for looks good. if the body is fair or straight and interior is in good or decent shape, thats a plus... ;D
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