Rotary - Is minor service at home possible?

Feb 14, 2005 | 05:10 PM

N KC

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Rotary - Is minor service at home possible?

All right guys - let me know. Can you do minor service tasks such as oil and spark plug changes without major training on the rotary?

Feb 14, 2005 | 05:15 PM

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Feb 14, 2005 | 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by N KC

All right guys - let me know. Can you do minor service tasks such as oil and spark plug changes without major training on the rotary?

I did oil change twice, transmission/lsd fluid changed, install swaybar (f/r), and wheel rotation by myself. I used all hand tools (nor air tools, or power tools).

Feb 15, 2005 | 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nhk

I did oil change twice, transmission/lsd fluid changed, install swaybar (f/r), and wheel rotation by myself. I used all hand tools (nor air tools, or power tools).

Ditto, along with two sets of brake pads and two sets of spark plugs (and only a front sway bar). Neither took enough time to matter (brakes - 30 minutes, spark plugs 15).

I actually think its one of the easier cars I have ever worked on.

Feb 15, 2005 | 11:27 AM

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What ^^ said. I've done spark plugs myself. They were easy once you figured out how to access them. I don't have anywhere to drain the oil (not allowed to in base housing) but I would if I could.