Im wanting to get a gen 2 rx7, just wandering if there are any problems with them that need to be aware of. I am really wanting the turbo II. Any help will be appreciated.

 

COMPRESSION !!! lol look for the usual car things... interior/exterior level and color of fluids, vacuum leaks, someone keep adding to this list...

 

Deinately check compression b/c you don't want to buy a damn Rotary that is going to die on you in a month due to apex seals. Lord knowns unless you know and enjoy dealing with those piece of shit 2 piece apex seals on your own and rebuilding a rotary, you'll be paying out the ass for a rebuild or new engine. Also when you take it out on a test drive push it b/c sometimes assholes put Catco cats. on them after the stock ones go bad and sometimes you end up melting the cats. and then thats a bitch to drive until you can get a new exhaust done or buy the Racing Beat shit. Do the FCs have Oil Metering pumps? I'm not too familiar with the 13B I do most of my engine work on 12As, but if so also check that leaks end up being a pain in the ass and i know when I tried changing a couple the little screws like to break. Good Luck!
Rotor On!!!
Tony

 

is there a way of telling if it has the apex seals? by looking at it?

 

it has apex seals !! if it is running at least and yes a 13b has an omp and s5 have electric omp's

 

Yes but you need a dental mirror and a flashlight. pull out the leading plugs and rotate the engine with a socket extention on the crank bolt, turn till you can see the seal pass by the spark plug hole, get a good look @ it, The seals should be very shiny, not dirty or carboned up, also if the comp is good you should get a sound of compression out the hole. Mkae sure you get 3 sounds per rotor as you rotate it slowly. add oil in the spark holes, and this will help it make more comp.

 

thanks for the info guys.

 

rotaries, bah humbug!!!