1987 RX-7

ok im new to the hole mazda rx thing i have loved the bodies but been very scared to even touch the motor well i friend has a 87 rx-7 5 speed not sure if it is a turbo but he says it needs a head gasket well can i change it just like anyothers?????? or dose anybody know cause he saud there is water in the oil and when iut warms up there is alot of white smoke so please someone help me asap cause he only was 100.00 for it and its in great shape thanks

RXDad

iTrader: (2)

Water in oil and white smoke is a water seal problem, requiring a total engine rebuild. Completely different than "just like any other engine". You might want to search in the 2nd generation forum for information.

Welcome to the forum

RXDad

RETed

Troll!
There is no "head gasket" on an RX-7 (unless you have one of those piston motor monstrosities).


-Ted

13btnos

iTrader: (1)

Damn Ted you don't play nice do you? LOL!!! Do a search for water seals a bunch of stuff should come up. And like the previous post, not Ted's, you will have to open up the whole engine. Here is some good reading http://www.rotaryengineillustrated.com/index.php Good luck noob!!! Just kidding ahhh no I'm not.

1987 RX-7

so is this something im going to be able to do my self and yes i am a noob to this car but i figured for the price it might be worth playing with when u say open the whole motor that scares me lol is this car going to be worth the time?????

RXDad

iTrader: (2)

Don't know your mechanical ability. Lots of people, with some mechanical ability have successfully replaced their water seals.

The search button is your friend. Only you can determine if you can do this....but if you can replace head gaskets, with some learning here and a FSM (factory service manual), You should be able to do it.

RXDad

1987 RX-7

ok here is some upto date info i wnt and looked at the car and she runs great there is no water in the oil at all but alot of white smoke i tried doing the serch thing but im not getting anything i need out of it any idea's lol

13btnos

iTrader: (1)

Engine needs a rebuild. Pick up a Haynes manual for an RX7 or buy a rebuild video from Atkins Rotary http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/customer/home.php If you have any type of mechanical skills you can do a basic rebuild as long as all your parts are within specs. Good luck.

MazdaTed

I hate those. they tell nothing. they show you a picture of the engine and say remove these 3 bolts...

I like the Mazda workshop manual I got it off the internet real cheap (I think it came from a disgruntled mechanic who was stealing crap from the dealership)