1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Can rotor housing be replated?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-24-05, 01:27 PM
  #1  
I luv sheep&dead hookers

Thread Starter
 
BrewerBob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 1,228
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Can rotor housing be replated?

I have an 85 12a I just took apart due to a broken sparkplug. The front rotor has plating missing. Some of the water journals were plugged up as well. I want to know if the housing can be cleaned up and replated cheaper than buying another housing.
Old 09-24-05, 01:33 PM
  #2  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

 
Latin270's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Allentown, PA - Paterson, NJ
Posts: 3,247
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
It would be cheaper to just find a good housing on ebay. They pop up from time to time.
Old 09-24-05, 05:56 PM
  #3  
I luv sheep&dead hookers

Thread Starter
 
BrewerBob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 1,228
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
New they are $400+. I dont' know about used but the plating would have to be in good shape otherwise I'd be back right where I started.
Old 09-24-05, 06:08 PM
  #4  
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad

 
smnc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Acton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,126
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
I'd go to JHB... hell, I will be going JHB in a couple months...
http://www.jhbperformance.com/products/

Can't beat Cermet
Old 09-24-05, 06:34 PM
  #5  
all aboard!

 
nimrodTT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Houston
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by BrewerBob
New they are $400+. I dont' know about used but the plating would have to be in good shape otherwise I'd be back right where I started.
Closer to $300 last I checked.
Old 09-24-05, 07:05 PM
  #6  
That's Weak Sause

 
rotaryxperamental's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by smnc
I'd go to JHB... hell, I will be going JHB in a couple months...
http://www.jhbperformance.com/products/

Can't beat Cermet
Has anybody else ever used this company? The products seem to be of quality and reasonably priced.
Old 09-25-05, 08:40 AM
  #7  
I luv sheep&dead hookers

Thread Starter
 
BrewerBob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 1,228
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by smnc
I'd go to JHB... hell, I will be going JHB in a couple months...
http://www.jhbperformance.com/products/

Can't beat Cermet
Only problem is I'd have to do the whole engine.


12A front $350.00
12A intermediate $425.00
12A rear $350.00
12A rotor $280.50
12A rotor $280.50

Total: $1686.00
Old 09-25-05, 10:01 AM
  #8  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

 
Latin270's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Allentown, PA - Paterson, NJ
Posts: 3,247
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by BrewerBob
Only problem is I'd have to do the whole engine.


12A front $350.00
12A intermediate $425.00
12A rear $350.00
12A rotor $280.50
12A rotor $280.50

Total: $1686.00
There is a guy in VA that has two new 12a housings. I will see if I can find his e-mail addy.
Old 09-25-05, 12:26 PM
  #9  
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad

 
smnc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Acton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,126
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by rotaryxperamental
Has anybody else ever used this company? The products seem to be of quality and reasonably priced.
Oh yeah! Lots, and with one exeption, all positive results... and that one was the user's fault, more than likely.
https://www.rx7club.com/rotary-car-performance-77/some-cermet-engine-results-451815/

And I'll be using it on my engine re-build...
Old 09-25-05, 05:08 PM
  #10  
That's Weak Sause

 
rotaryxperamental's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Looks like a good product to me.

You wouldn't have to use all Cermet would you?? Say just have the housings done; that'd make a big difference wouldn't it? And what is the diff between the A and B coatings I didn't see info on that, maybe I overlooked it.
Old 09-25-05, 05:37 PM
  #11  
EliteHardcoreCannuckSquad

 
smnc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Acton, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 4,126
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
A is better, but pricey. You can just get the parts you need done. I'm going to be getting the housings and side plates done, but that's just me. Cermet B on the rotor housings and the side plates only come in Cermet A
I figure the rotors are overkill for me...
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stickmantijuana
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
13
01-09-18 11:19 AM
rotor_veux
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
5
09-03-15 07:10 PM
ray green
1st Gen General Discussion
2
09-02-15 06:35 AM
VTECthis
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
3
08-24-15 09:01 PM
cdn
2nd Generation Non-Technical and pictures
0
08-11-15 08:59 PM



Quick Reply: Can rotor housing be replated?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:24 AM.