Rutnick

could just need a rebuild or there is a crack in the housing. You won't know until you tear into it.

locklej

I'm assuming a crack in the rotor housing would be easy to find?

Rutnick

http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/sidehsgs.htm


check this link out for some of the things to look for. This is for side housings.

locklej

Thanks for the pictures. I see now that I will need to invest some time in just checking out this engine.

Rutnick

Although I haven't rebuilt an engine, the info I have found on doing it tells me it is best to inspect everything very closely. It seems the slightest crack or part out of tolerance can be like flushing $ down the toilet.

locklej

Ok guys, thanks for all the information and I found the problem with this engine. I removed the front housing and found that the interior and exterior sealing rubbers are damaged. There are approximately a 1/4" space that did not have any seal at all on the internal side of the front rotor housing. No question, this is the source of the anti-freeze leak.

The good news is that the rotors, housings and apex seals are in perfect condition.

Jeff20B

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That'll save you some money. Your rebuild will cost very little, and what's more, you're doing it yourself.