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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Engine Replacement #1

Soon I will be the proud owner of a "new" rotary engine. Hopefully to be installed and ready to drive by next wednesday.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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been there done that, car seems to run much better now
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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Turbo SR20deT Son!
 
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What you do to your motor
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Well I did my best to pamper it, never drive it above 4000 RPM and changed the oil every 5000 miles. Never had to add oil or anything!

Well at least that's how the previous owner drove it for the first 23K miles. Afterwhich I just couldn't do anything to keep it running how it is supposed to. After about 25 minutes of driving it would lose all power and be eaten alive by a stock '89 civic lol. So, after trying to put air in my tires today and the valve stems breaking off inside the stem cap, I decided to take it up to the dealership and Brant at Hiley said he'd have it replaced by Tuesday. Which is exactly what I Wanted to hear.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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LOL that civic had a good day. I was wondering what happened to you well at least its on thier dime
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Yeah if I get it back this Tuesday or Wednesday we ought to go up to BJ's this thursday since I missed lastweeks apparently. Where the F have I been? You people need to call me!
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