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Old 01-02-2008, 11:50 PM
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are there problems with the engine gaskets??
i have recently heard from a friend that there are problems with the engine gaskets.

true or false???????
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I heard my friend said that your friend and you suck.
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Originally Posted by mwfpolska
i have recently heard from a friend that there are problems with the engine gaskets.

true or false???????
The head gaskets are popping all the time...
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Had mine replaced when they did the valve job.
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Originally Posted by mwfpolska
i have recently heard from a friend that there are problems with the engine gaskets.

true or false???????
The Rotary dont have "Engine Gaskets", Only "Piston Engines". The one that you have to look out for with the Rotary is the Apex seals or what ever the are called.
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watch all these videos and come back

http://www.rebuildingrotaryengines.com/
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Originally Posted by mwfpolska
i have recently heard from a friend that there are problems with the engine gaskets.

true or false???????
did your friend also tell you your posts suckis biggis?

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Old 01-03-2008, 02:36 AM
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think he may be talkin bout the housing gasket...

but are you loosing coolant? is ur car running poor or what? why would you need to worry bout that?
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Old 01-03-2008, 03:58 AM
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older 13b's iirc uses rubber gaskets while the renny use a metal one.

haven't heard anyone with any problems yet...are there?

see how many raise there hands...
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Old 01-03-2008, 06:40 AM
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yep, rubber gaskets dry out if you dont put petroleum jelly on em. Its just regular maintenance for our cars.
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yep, rubber gaskets dry out if you dont put petroleum jelly on em. Its just regular maintenance for our cars.

Slappin it on and lubing it up.
Yeah Baby alittle more,,,, yeah right there.
ooooh thats it.
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Originally Posted by TrochoidMagic
older 13b's iirc uses rubber gaskets while the renny use a metal one.

haven't heard anyone with any problems yet...are there?

see how many raise there hands...
F.Y.I
The water seals are made of the same compound as the older rotaries..

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Only if you get the V8 engine.
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v8?

wow, i didnt know rx8s came with v8s. but i got the grand touring package, i just assumed all rx8s came with inline 12s.
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****, mine has the boxer 16
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mine leaks oil from everywhere........everywhere.......
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