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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 09:26 AM
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Do I need a new rotor?

So I bought an 04 rx8 and the guy said no compression torn the engine down apex seals looked ok but I had a had time taking the front rotor out turns out when I pulled the rotor off the rotor bearing was stuck to the e-shaft got it off and im waiting on new bearings but is this e-shaft and rotor re usable


I know this is trash already
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 08:04 PM
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May be able to reuse the rotor if it doesn’t have any damage to the surfaces. All the rebuilds I have watched (I’m rolling my eyes at myself at this point) they have actually put in new bearings in the rotor and use a special tool (I don’t know how to describe it other than like an espresso tamp but for a bearing). Have no idea about the other stuff though. I think as long as the e shaft isn’t bent or super scratched, I would use it, but I haven’t ever rebuilt a motor 😂
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 09:11 PM
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Thank you the barings sould be in today but think they got stuck in Colorado because of the snow but I'm going to say **** it and onces they get in I'll press them in and put everything back together
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Old Mar 14, 2019 | 10:52 PM
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I wouldn't reuse that eshaft. Do it right or do it again...
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Old Mar 15, 2019 | 12:00 AM
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Are you sure all the other parts are within the tolerance?

Measure everything, and then decide if you just want to get a reman. You could put everything back together and still use that engine as a core.
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Old Mar 15, 2019 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Loki
I wouldn't reuse that eshaft. Do it right or do it again...
Your right I'll have to be more patient and it would save me money in the long run
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