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Old Jun 2, 2020 | 11:25 AM
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Small update on my Rx-4. The car has been pretty flawless except for the engine smoking more than it should. After 46 years I'm thinking the oil control o rings have probably dried out and failed causing a lot of oil to get by the oil control rings. Engine still makes great compression and starts and runs everytime you hit the key. I have build a fresh engine to drop in the car though using a spare engine that I had. I'll swap it out for the original engine and then tear it down and freshen it up as well
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 09:24 AM
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Small update on my Rx-4. The car has been pretty flawless except for the engine smoking more than it should. After 46 years I'm thinking the oil control o rings have probably dried out and failed causing a lot of oil to get by the oil control rings. Engine still makes great compression and starts and runs everytime you hit the key. I have build a fresh engine to drop in the car though using a spare engine that I had. I'll swap it out for the original engine and then tear it down and freshen it up as well
nice post more pictures we like pictures lol
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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 08:58 AM
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Worked away at the engine swap this week. A friend of mine and I got it all done in 2 nights after work. More pics to come.

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Old Jul 21, 2020 | 06:33 AM
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Back together factory fresh. Runs better than ever.
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Old Jul 25, 2020 | 05:59 AM
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Will definitely look forward to seeing pictures with the new engine!!!
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Old Dec 25, 2020 | 09:42 AM
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Hey Buggy, is that the engine I sold and shipped to you about 10 years ago ?
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Old Dec 25, 2020 | 10:24 AM
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Hey Buggy, is that the engine I sold and shipped to you about 10 years ago ?
No it's not, but the engine you sold me is still going strong in my old grey Rx4 as far as I know. That's the one that I did the half bridge port on and is running the twin Weber 36 dcd carb setup. Put down 203 rwhp. It's out in Alberta now.
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 07:10 PM
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I own it now, not driven much. Redid dash and seats still assembling it

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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 06:19 PM
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I own it now, not driven much. Redid dash and seats still assembling it

You have my old grey 1976 Rx-4? Good to see the interior getting some love. The dash and seats look good.
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