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Old 07-19-2006 | 09:44 AM
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Reference page 11-14 of the manual:

15,000 Miles

Change engine oil
Inspect brake linings
Inspect differential fluid
Change apex piston ring gaskets.
Inspect Engine air filter
What manual? That reference is not in my owner's manual, nor in the shop manual. What are you reading?
Old 07-19-2006 | 09:45 AM
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It's from the New Testament.

11:14, thou shall change apex piston ring gaskets no less than once every 15,000 miles.
Old 07-19-2006 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 3rdRXlover
... use Amoco or Mobile gas only ...
Huh? Mine runs best on Shell 93.
Old 07-19-2006 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
I just swapped out my Johnson Rod at the 5,000 mile mark, and I've order some Carberendum cleaner from RB.
I thought that the Carberendum cleaner from RB was overpriced? I picked some up at my local BP station (for like HALF what RB charges) when they were straightening my stator vanes. Ya gotta do that every 5k or you're going to blow your Kramden links for sure.
Old 07-19-2006 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
I thought that the Carberendum cleaner from RB was overpriced? I picked some up at my local BP station (for like HALF what RB charges) when they were straightening my stator vanes. Ya gotta do that every 5k or you're going to blow your Kramden links for sure.
I like RBs the best, even though Hymee's is a little cheaper.

You can pick up a salvage Kramden link for 1/10th the price of a new one, but just make sure the car it's coming off of was hit from the front, and not the rear.
Old 07-19-2006 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan13b
Owners manual.
Look again.

Section 11 page 14.
Man, I'm in trouble. There is no page 14 in section 11 of my owner's manual. As a matter of fact... section 11 is the glossary.
Old 07-19-2006 | 01:23 PM
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My pistons do make a wierd sqealing noise though, so maybe I can get a bearing stretcher to knock the kinks out.
Old 07-19-2006 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
My pistons do make a wierd sqealing noise though, so maybe I can get a bearing stretcher to knock the kinks out.
I just had Jiffy Lube replace all of my pistons.
Old 07-19-2006 | 01:37 PM
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Instead of rebuilding the engine at 15,000 miles, you should use use a can of engine restore. Here is how it works for a rotary:

1)Buy a can of 6-cyl Engine Restore and a can of 4-cyl Engine Restore.
2)Pour the entire contents of the 4-cyl Engine Restore into the trash.
3)Pour the contents of the 6-cyl Engine Restore into the empty 4-cyl Engine Restore can until full.
4)You now have 2-cylinders worth of Engine Restore remaining in the 6-cyl Engine Restore can.
5)Pour remaining contents of 6-cyl Engine Restore into oil fill tube.
6)Enjoy the new found power of a fully restored rotary engine.

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Old 07-19-2006 | 01:50 PM
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Old 07-19-2006 | 01:54 PM
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what the hell is everybody smoking?

I've been smokin' Honda Civics all week long
Old 07-19-2006 | 02:30 PM
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Why Amoco or Mobil?
b/c he's got a fat cat stock portfolio that includes them.
Old 07-19-2006 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
I just had Jiffy Lube replace all of my pistons.
I heard that those guys are kinda shady. I'm gonna have the dealership do mine. I also recommend that everyone calls thier dealership to make an appointment for this.
Old 07-19-2006 | 03:40 PM
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Paul in DC, its the same page as the orific cleaning proceedure, right after bell curve timing specs...
Old 07-19-2006 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
My pistons do make a wierd sqealing noise though, so maybe I can get a bearing stretcher to knock the kinks out.
Toss some WD40 in there. Does wonders! Even says so on the back of the can!


Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
Huh? Mine runs best on Shell 93.
NO NO... Vpower 93!! According the the attendant, it's got the special stuff in it. It makes yur car go better. that fella was an odd one.
Old 07-19-2006 | 07:20 PM
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Must be nice to have 93 octane fuel. none in CA.
Old 07-19-2006 | 07:55 PM
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Old 07-19-2006 | 08:09 PM
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Easy E1, you ok?
Old 07-19-2006 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
You can pick up a salvage Kramden link for 1/10th the price of a new one, but just make sure the car it's coming off of was hit from the front, and not the rear.
Kewl! Thanks for the tip!

My dealer said I needed to replace my seat gaskets, too, can Hymee's hook me up? I'm also staring down the gascolator replacement at 10k miles. Maybe I can save on shipping if I get my gascolator and Kramden links in one package.
Old 07-19-2006 | 11:29 PM
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Smile what is a **** sphincters?

hi i am new in this forum.
btw what is a **** sphincters ? can you please tell me.

thanks
Old 07-19-2006 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by otherside
Paul in DC, its the same page as the orific cleaning proceedure, right after bell curve timing specs...
Is that the same section that warns against using a left-handed torque wrench?
Old 07-19-2006 | 11:47 PM
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I had to eject my warp core when the evil Honda race tried to overtake me. But it's all good because I had to replace my dilithium crystals anyways. and my Apex seal
Old 07-19-2006 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
Is that the same section that warns against using a left-handed torque wrench?
It's OK to use a left handed torque wrench but only if additional force is applied with a left handed screwdriver !


An "**** sphincter " is near the exhaust outlet somewhere - not sure .
Old 07-20-2006 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
Huh? Mine runs best on Shell 93.
My Mazda mechanic -- who actually seems pretty good with a lot of years of rotary experience -- recommends Shell.
Old 07-20-2006 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by renesis_power
btw what is a **** sphincters ? can you please tell me.

thanks
Well, this isnt your normal car, so you probably haven't heard of it with other cars. It's hard to explain actually, but it is located near the tail pipe.


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