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Old 06-29-2016, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dannobre
You options are jump the pump in the drivers side rear seat well.....hook up a 12V battery to the correct terminals and it will power up the pump

Otherwise you can open it up and siphon out the gas

How long are you going to let it sit...the gas will be more than OK for 6-8 months. Longer if you add some fuel stabilizer to the tank
Well i would hope to have it done as fast as possible because i miss driving my car. But we all know there will be delays. Ill leave it for now.
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Old 06-30-2016, 10:27 PM
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Sooo im driving along today in the ol 98 blazer (supposed to be the backup vehicle). And it dies in mid drive it f****** dies. I got the quick start out to eliminate either spark or fuel and it fired up so i have a fuel problem.
Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh F!
PS i know its not the 8 but i had to tell yas.
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Old 07-01-2016, 11:39 AM
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I agree with most of that but you cannot pay for knowledge. It would be easier for me to do this myself then to find somone who will. I have some measuring tool and can get more. Im only 29 years old and i dont care if it takes me years to build this beautiful car just the way i like it. I know nothing about piston engines. But somthing about the rotary just captures me. I will not give up and I appreciate all the help and tips along the way.
(ROTARY LIFE!!)
actually, you end up paying more in the long term for not having the proper knowledge to begin with

But I totally get the desire to learn how to do it yourself. Once you gain the knowledge and experience you are ahead of the game for sure.
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Old 07-01-2016, 04:02 PM
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actually, you end up paying more in the long term for not having the proper knowledge to begin with

But I totally get the desire to learn how to do it yourself. Once you gain the knowledge and experience you are ahead of the game for sure.
Thats the plan. The few rotary cars around here dont really have anywhere to go. There is some old knowledge but most wont touch the renesis.
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Old 07-05-2016, 07:41 AM
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The longer bolt doesn't have the m on it. Just this dot. Hmmm anyone else see this before? I have watched coutless videos and never seen it with the dot


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Old 07-26-2016, 06:55 PM
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Still here just kinda pickin at it. And got tied up with work
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Old 08-11-2016, 03:46 PM
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before and after pics. Did some cleaning. Still waiting for the 54mm socket.
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Old 08-11-2016, 04:12 PM
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Are you sure you pulled this engine and you didn't find it at the bottom of the ocean?
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Old 08-11-2016, 04:33 PM
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Are you sure you pulled this engine and you didn't find it at the bottom of the ocean?
It was like someone opened the hood and poured a liter of oil everywhere. Well more focused on the sides and top. The front by pullys wasnt really as greasy.
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Old 08-16-2016, 04:42 AM
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At least the insides are clean
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Old 08-19-2016, 04:38 AM
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Old 08-29-2016, 04:17 PM
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Old 08-30-2016, 10:34 AM
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So you pulled it and put it back in without rebuilding it?
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Old 08-30-2016, 03:33 PM
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So you pulled it and put it back in without rebuilding it?
No i didnt put it back. That would be silly going this far and not rebuilding. Just put some pics on of the engine bay and its tare down. I dont know why they went on backwards
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Old 10-23-2016, 09:59 AM
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So an engine rebuild shop just opened here in saint john nb. They resurface and refinish irons, housings, and im pretty sure rotors. And also porting. Gues this will make things alot easier. Ive been asking around and they are very good.
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Old 03-11-2018, 02:01 PM
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Finally getting back at it
yup I disappeared for a while but I’m back. With progress report. Engine comes home tomorrow and the build begins. Photos to come soon guys. 😁😁😁
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Old 03-17-2018, 12:16 PM
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Good work guys at Saint John engine rebuilders.


Starting to build it up a bit before dropping it into the 8

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Old 03-17-2018, 12:24 PM
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So both rotor housings and the Center iron are reman and the front, rear irons and the fly wheel are resurfaced. they put in the full rebuild kit from Atkins. I’m putting a new exedy stock clutch, upstream o2 and plugs. The coils and wires are Ls kit from Bennett built. and the ess, Batt, terminals, and starter are new.
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How are your oil injectors? They look a little crusty, you will want to check/clean them.
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I did clean them before actually installing them.
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Picked up my flywheel dowels today.
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Check the oil injectors for functionality ! IE ... that they hold vacuum when sucking and allow flow when blowing.
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Back to square one. Before the rebuild my 8 would not start. I had low compression via coolant seal. Now It cranks but will not start. it was kicking like it wanted to start. I checked plugs and they are getting wet. I’m getting little puffs of smoke out of the exhaust pipes. Would it be bad to pull start it where it’s a fresh rebuild that hasn’t been running yet. Please help me.

New on car: coil kit,wires and plugs
batt and terminals
front o2 sensor
ess
omp lines were cleaned



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