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Old 08-09-2012, 05:45 PM
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Rebuild?

I am currently living in Odessa tx and previously bought an 04 rx8 had it three days and blew a side seal on the rotor I'm hoping it'll start up and run but Plugs foul out due to all my antifreeze going into the chamber I'm thinking about attempting the rebuild myself but don't have the proper knowledge on rotary rebuild could I go off of an older model rebuild just for replacing the seals and such I have a chiltons and Haynes manual for an 88 I know that it's not going to be the exact but it would give the basics no? Someone please help me I'm already out 8000 on the purchase of the car and really like it but I want to drive it soon eventually I will put a six port 06 or newer with standard tranny and ecu but for now I'd like to drive
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Moved to Tech. DIY is for threads where you post a set of instructions for people to use.
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Sounds like a coolant seal......side seals keep combustion gasses from leaking out...

You need an engine manual, and some experience to tell what parts are re-usable..and which ones aren't. The manual has a lot of spec's..but doesn't really help make some of the decisions
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^ very true check with rotary ressurection Here. I did mine but I have someone with rotary knowledge but still asked rotary Resurection , I think you be better of with him then your self if you mess up it will be more expensive is safer with him .
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