Rotor Housing Help
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Rotor Housing Help
Hi guys,
I am new to the rotary engine but have extensive knowledge of straight 6 and 4 cylinder motors.
I am busy rebuilding my RX8 motor, and also looking to go the turbo route.
I have managed to strip half the motor this far and already have concerns. The motor did run hot because of a leaking radiator. Although it did not overheat. From what I have heard is that when the 13b's run hot the water seals tend to go and you loose compression, how true that is I dont know.
Here is a picture of the housing and the part of it that has me concerned. Overall the housing looks good no scratches at all just this little part at the bottom. Almost looks like a chip out of the aluminium about 10mm long and 2mm wide
Will this housing still be usable is what I really want to know.
Thank you
Stephan from sunny South Africa
I am new to the rotary engine but have extensive knowledge of straight 6 and 4 cylinder motors.
I am busy rebuilding my RX8 motor, and also looking to go the turbo route.
I have managed to strip half the motor this far and already have concerns. The motor did run hot because of a leaking radiator. Although it did not overheat. From what I have heard is that when the 13b's run hot the water seals tend to go and you loose compression, how true that is I dont know.
Here is a picture of the housing and the part of it that has me concerned. Overall the housing looks good no scratches at all just this little part at the bottom. Almost looks like a chip out of the aluminium about 10mm long and 2mm wide
Will this housing still be usable is what I really want to know.
Thank you
Stephan from sunny South Africa
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