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

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