Rebuilding 2005 RX8
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Rebuilding 2005 RX8
Just bought a not running RX8. The radiator cracked and lost all coolant, overheated and the owner wanted to sell. I gave him the cash on Monday and started pulling it apart immediately. I signed up here for assistance in rebuilding the motor, which I already have out of the car and down to the shortblock. I would really like to start a tech thread but I assume its a post limit that is stopping me from doing so. Anyway heres the car as I purchased it.
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And here it is with the spare rims from my RX7. Much better IMO, and wider. I may need to roll the rear fenders.
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Dropped the Subframe with the engine/trans
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The shortblock
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Im having trouble getting the flywheel off, I removed the nut but am having a hard time actually getting it off. I've sprayed with oil penetrant and will try in a few hours.
Im here mostly for advice on the rebuild. The car is intended as a fun daily. Thanks for looking!
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And here it is with the spare rims from my RX7. Much better IMO, and wider. I may need to roll the rear fenders.
![Name: 20140616_181936_zpsda0ce01e.jpg
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Size: 86.7 KB](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/new-member-forum-197/221418d1501209612-rebuilding-2005-rx8-20140616_181936_zpsda0ce01e.jpg)
Dropped the Subframe with the engine/trans
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The shortblock
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![Name: 20140617_213002_zps15f16804.jpg
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Im having trouble getting the flywheel off, I removed the nut but am having a hard time actually getting it off. I've sprayed with oil penetrant and will try in a few hours.
Im here mostly for advice on the rebuild. The car is intended as a fun daily. Thanks for looking!
Last edited by Mhkeller25; 06-18-2014 at 01:29 PM.
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