SC RX7 owners Roll Call
01-02-13, 04:46 PM
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Some sort of internal coolant issue. The cooling system is getting pressurized from the combustion gases. I'm thinking coolant O-ring. The builder is saying he thinks it's more likely that the actual metal housing blew out.
01-08-13, 12:12 PM
#354
I'm too old for this sh!t
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If if's an inboard... try welding a steel rod in the hole; the welding heat plus rod to grip should help you turn it out. I've seen this done a few times at the race shop I used to go to in Greensboro. Always a last ditch effort, but also always worked.
01-09-13, 11:44 AM
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Yeah, I know what to look for (or rather, what he'll be looking for). Doesn't really matter either way. I'm pretty much set on getting out of this game. As much as I spent on this engine to get it running again only to get 800 miles out of it has soured me. I'll be putting all of my drivetrain parts up for sale this week. The only thing that'll stop that is if it was just the coolant seal that got pinched.
I've NEVER had this much trouble from rotaries, but having all of this in the span of a few months is just too much.
I've NEVER had this much trouble from rotaries, but having all of this in the span of a few months is just too much.
01-10-13, 05:37 PM
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Anybody in need of an NA FC hood? It's just sitting on the side of my house and I'd hate to scrap it if it can get some use. It's red, paints a little faded, but no dents or anything. I'm in Charleston, let me know if you're interested. It's free!
01-11-13, 02:38 PM
#363
****ty Tune= Low #'s
01-11-13, 05:55 PM
#364
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I should be going to C&C. I need some inspiration.
My rx7's battery is on its last cell though.
Preston,
Yes, C&C takes place in Mt.Pleasant.
You should come.
Is your FB running?
My rx7's battery is on its last cell though.
Preston,
Yes, C&C takes place in Mt.Pleasant.
You should come.
Is your FB running?
01-11-13, 06:07 PM
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Home-brew Rotary
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01-14-13, 11:42 AM
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****ty Tune= Low #'s
I sold my FB awhile ago and been wanting to track it down and buy it back. Last i heard about 2 years ago my buddy called me and said he saw it on 526 near mount pleasant broken down. looks like the guy sold my rims off i put on and put the stock back on as well.
funny how that car never broke down in 5 years i had it. i only blew two engines (but still drove it home) , bent some axles (that i still drove home on) and seized my rear calipers up that i kept driving home on from columbia from a meet and had sparks flying out the wheels by the time i got back to charleston. that car was awesome!!
funny how that car never broke down in 5 years i had it. i only blew two engines (but still drove it home) , bent some axles (that i still drove home on) and seized my rear calipers up that i kept driving home on from columbia from a meet and had sparks flying out the wheels by the time i got back to charleston. that car was awesome!!
01-19-13, 08:23 AM
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Moving
So I'm moving from Columbia to Seneca on Sunday. Hoping to do more with my RX7 this summer. Are there any regular meets near Clemson? Any body down to hang in February?
03-16-13, 11:27 AM
#372
Beware of Rx7World
03-19-13, 09:26 AM
#374
ok thanks im in north chas. going to get a flowmaster and resonator mounted. think it will sound good but quiet. if anyone in the area wants a hks carbon catback for a fd i will trade if you have something before i cut the can off. or if you want the can after i cut it off.
