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Old 08-07-2012, 06:30 AM
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Engine rebuild specs?

Hi all

im looking for pics/threads on fitting the apex seals and checking the housings. im using the search function but im not doing to well? can anyone point me in the right direction please?

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check this hope this helps:

DIY RX8 Engine Rebuild (pic heavy)
Old 08-07-2012, 05:36 PM
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You need the factory workshop manual. PM your email address and I will email you the PDF.
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hey I need one of those too!
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Renamed the thread to reflect content. Removed posts that existed only to inflate post count.


Boggle, if the forum search tool isn't helping, the other option is using Google via site:rx8club.com <search text>

You have some good answers above though.
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What specifically do you want to know?

HINT: this is just as much about experienced visual judgement as it is about actual measurement and specs. That is why the first- and second-time DIY rotary rebuilders have a harder time deciding what is good and what is bad. The manuals only give specific measurements for certain areas, many of which are not even major areas of concern; meanwhile the manuals completely skip inspection and measurement of much more critical and common issue areas.
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thank you all for your input. ive never touched a rotary engine before so between now and december when i do my rebuild i need to accumilate as much info on it as possible. i need to find a supplier for all my gaskets, seals etc. know what im looking for and my tollerences for wear in the housings. any special tools i need to make or buy. what i can do to upgrade my engine whilst its apart. look into porting it and the pros and cons on this.

pretty much everything

thanks people
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I'm giving a good advise and best one here go with rotary ressurrection and let him do job trust me you will save more money and headaches . If I had to do my engine again I will just have him do mine , This guy has help me a lot here and he has some good threads out their good luck .

O and I've spend more money on new parts cuz I was not sure if I needed so I just bought it . RR will know from get go.
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Thank you for that. im in the U.K. so i dont think that will be viable because of shipping costs?
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^ true true , theirs some good builders out in that area , good luck
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