Preping for a rebuild
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Preping for a rebuild
I have one week vacation next august, I am preping for a rebuild and have very minor engine experience. What special tools should I get for myself (besides renting a little cran do dad)? What parts should I replace? Where should I order a gasket kit from and should I have anyother manual besides my haynes? Should I replace my fly wheel at this time as well?
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If your like me,and can hold my own when it comes to piston engines
but newer to rotory engines.I would say pay to have it rebuilt by
someone who really knows rotory engines,,,unless you have time to
learn,by doing,,,also a better book is good
but newer to rotory engines.I would say pay to have it rebuilt by
someone who really knows rotory engines,,,unless you have time to
learn,by doing,,,also a better book is good
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Alright, another first timer!![Big Grin](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I am also fixin to start my first rebuild. I am going to port the sucker while she’s apart though. I Figure that if I am going through all this trouble I might as well end up with more power! I was recommended the Fel-pro kit as it comes with everything but apex seals. I would also suggest getting a factory service manual for your car as a general rule.
As for the flywheel I am leaning toward a lightweight flywheel as I have been told by people the results are amazing with one. I am leaning toward one of the 9-lb. aluminum ones but am concerned with reliability as I have heard they have short lifespans under hard driving conditions (is there any other kind?) If you got the money by all means get a lightweight steel one at least, taking 10 or 12 lbs. of rotating mass off your engine can only be good.
Good luck
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I am also fixin to start my first rebuild. I am going to port the sucker while she’s apart though. I Figure that if I am going through all this trouble I might as well end up with more power! I was recommended the Fel-pro kit as it comes with everything but apex seals. I would also suggest getting a factory service manual for your car as a general rule.
As for the flywheel I am leaning toward a lightweight flywheel as I have been told by people the results are amazing with one. I am leaning toward one of the 9-lb. aluminum ones but am concerned with reliability as I have heard they have short lifespans under hard driving conditions (is there any other kind?) If you got the money by all means get a lightweight steel one at least, taking 10 or 12 lbs. of rotating mass off your engine can only be good.
Good luck
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Any other suppliers of Apex seals besides stock, Atkins, and Hurley in England?
Should I bother looking for another supplier or has anyone found these to be good seals? Which are the best? Pros, Cons, anyone?
Should I bother looking for another supplier or has anyone found these to be good seals? Which are the best? Pros, Cons, anyone?
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