Got offer on SWB :cry:

thougrh about a Rex but dont know NE thing bout them!

rex as in rx7 or rx8 or summat else.

Yep RX7 R type do you know what them like?

Have heard they eat engines?

Yep, 'THEY' are OK on engines, as long as you treat them with respect, bit like any other engine. Treat one like sh1te, and you don't deserve to own one :D

They are quite firsty on fuel apparently though.

Link to their owners club HERE A friend of mine used to be a member, said they were very helpfull.

 

HTH

Got offer on SWB :cry:

thougrh about a Rex but dont know NE thing bout them!

van diesel has a nice one

 

steve

Don't they need new rotor tips every 30,000 miles? I could be wrong though!

Don't they need new rotor tips every 30,000 miles? I could be wrong though!

 

yes they do m8, but more like 50k, again thats supposing they have been nursed and serviced PROPERLY, my m8 has one, and it was heavier on juice than my 5.3 jag, it's quite funny to see him poodling about now

when before he used to drive like stevie wonder, ie blind to everything :nelson:

Common problems/items to note:

 

The turbo rotary can be an awesome but delicate engine. One of the main problems is that people start modifying them without knowing the knock-on effects. For example, changing the exhaust to a more free-flowing system without ensuring that the engine is running rich enough/and there is no boost spike/creep can very easily cause apex seal failure (which basically means an engine rebuild - expensive).

 

Fuel consumption is heavy on the twin turbo rotary, but performance is also equal/better than Porches and other top of the line Sports Cars - afterall it IS a genuine "Sports car".

 

Parts can be expensive like most Japanese cars, service isn't too bad as long as the engine is in good condition to start with.

 

Expect the engine to last around 50,000-60,000 miles before needing a refresh. But if you start modifying you will reduce the life of the engine - just like any car.

 

AST (Air Seperator Tanks) have been known to split, therefore you will lose coolant from your engine. Aftermarket AST's can be purchased, and I believe that Mazda themselves built a more uprated one for later model RX-7's

 

Some important points with the rotary engine are:

 

* Ensure the oil and oil filter is changed every 3,000 miles

* Never ever run it low on oil - not even once!

* Always warm the engine fully before giving it the boot, remember that oil takes a lot longer to warm up than water - so the temp. gauge does not always say "boot it!" give it a good 10-15 mins. of running before you give the engine a hard time.

* Always cool the engine down, by letting it idle for a good 5 mins (the oil will cool the turbo's etc.)

* You should always take it to the redline once during your drive (when you have reached full operating temperature of course) this will clear out carbon build-up in the engine

* If you are moving the car around the driveway etc. only running it a short time, it could flood the engine - it can be a nightmare to get started again (running warming spark plugs can help stop this problem).

* It is important to change the fuel filter every 15,000miles to avoid any chance of any fuel restriction that could kill your engine (this is often forgotten!)

* It is a good idea to replace Spark Plugs every 5,000 miles (depending on how you drive the car).

HTH

 

greg

you sound like you almost no what your on about mate

 

steve

Looking at 2002 rex tomorrow its the only one in the uk looks nice in titanium

grayand running on Brock 18" B4s. only done 1700 miles from new.

priced at 16995 (ooch)

will let u now how it goes he he

 

hey stevo is that a silver bike rack on yer zed, in your sig pic?

see you sunday

 

 

allan

no its a wheeie bar

 

steve

Thats wheelie, a wheelie bar, then i wheelie better get one!

you sound like you almost no what your on about mate

 

steve

 

i copied it of rotary club lol

Hi guys, if any of you need any work/advice on RX7s or rotary engines in general there is a guy called Simon Kremer who used to work on my RX when i had one. What he dont know about RXs aint worth knowing.

http://www.rotechniks.co.uk

bubbles