Jim Brewer wrote:

Off the RX7 list:  Mike Jenner wrote:

The 1st rotary I rebuilt,  I used all old parts from a total of  7 "bad"
motors (except gasket set and oil seals). I violated every rule, "hand"
machined surfaces with sandpaper, picked out the best looking apex seal
pieces (NOT even the same 2 pieces together) and even installed them
BACKWARDS on purpose, used silicone sealant between the housings and
overtorqued the main bolts (to help against warped pieces), you name it.
When I lost track of the car, it had been running for 5 1/2 years, 20
autocrosses, and 65,000 miles and was getting 2,100 miles to the quart of
oil (Amsoil). I was probably lucky for my $300, but it was worth the effort!

Mike

That's very interesting, and speaks well for the rotary. Have heard of others
reusing apex, corner, side and oil seals with no problems.

Royce

 
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