Engine Survey
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Re: Engine Survey
My Westy has just reached 1700miles which is 200 miles more than the other 2 failed at ..
5w40 fully syn. Sohn. Gated sump. Hopefully that saga is put to bed....
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Re: Engine Survey
47.5k and going in this weekend to have a rebuild, high 3’s/low 4’s on the rear rotor. So far starts ok when hot and only struggled twice but my starter was cranking at 350rpm on the comp test
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Re: Engine Survey
2200 miles..de sohnd. Omp disabled just premix .Fresh 5w 40 fs millers nano cfs race woppity woo magic stuff.
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92 Rx7 fd3s stock twins..est.320bhp. RETIRED Track car.
93 eunos s-sp 1.6 turbo gt2545r 226bhp track slag. in continuous development.
Scooby doo bugeye wagon wrx daily.
Mondeodog towcar.
Mx5 mk2 1.8 10ae nice day daily rust bucket.
92 Rx7 fd3s stock twins..est.320bhp. RETIRED Track car.
93 eunos s-sp 1.6 turbo gt2545r 226bhp track slag. in continuous development.
Scooby doo bugeye wagon wrx daily.
Mondeodog towcar.
Mx5 mk2 1.8 10ae nice day daily rust bucket.
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Re: Engine Survey
38K no rebuild
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Re: Engine Survey
56 PZ 80k no rebuild yet
On replacement cat
Coil and leads upgraded to D585
On replacement cat
Coil and leads upgraded to D585
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Re: Engine Survey
67k no rebuild yet , bought it like 4 months ago did only 1k miles only no issues so far , apparently 3 previous owners were the same family brother,dad,uncle or something like that , still starts hot within 1,2s.
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Re: Engine Survey
05 plate 231 - 44k miles - no rebuild - low 7's front & rear rotors - D585's fitted at 32k
55 plate 192 - 87k miles - no rebuild - no compression test results - Mazda Revision C coils with 3k on them
10 plate R3 - 56K miles - no rebuild - low - mid 6's front & rear rotors - D585's fitted at 47k
All 3 have uprated 2kW starters and start hot or cold without fail
55 plate 192 - 87k miles - no rebuild - no compression test results - Mazda Revision C coils with 3k on them
10 plate R3 - 56K miles - no rebuild - low - mid 6's front & rear rotors - D585's fitted at 47k
All 3 have uprated 2kW starters and start hot or cold without fail
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Re: Engine Survey
07, 43K no rebuild (as ever, fingers crossed).
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Re: Engine Survey
56 PZ 46k miles no re-build so far. Runs on Pettit protect R and she'll helix HX5 15/40w. Std. Induction, but with K&N panel filter.
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Re: Engine Survey
91k miles PZ. All the signs of low compression, not bothered to compression test it but it's off the road for the moment. Will be booking in with RRP for a rebuild next year after some saving
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Re: Engine Survey
Just re-visited this thread once again. Changed mine from 'No rebuild yet' to '20-30k miles'
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Re: Engine Survey
Had to do that a few months back too. no fun having a rebuild at that mileage. Is your car back on the road again now?
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Re: Engine Survey
Mines on 89k currently.
Not input the date to the survey yet as need to confirm the engine number is original or not.
I know the last owner had it since 2008 and had I think 40k on it back then. And I know he has not experienced an engine change.
I also found it has the original sluggish starter motor on it.
Just upgraded that to a 14 tooth unit.
Only bought the car summer 2018.
Starts OK hot or Cold but I think a hint of wear present and expected at 89k. Never fails though.
Incidentally if anyone has possibly owned or has any past details on this car - it would be great to know - here's the Reg: WR04MDE.
A long shot I know but any info would be greatly appreciated.
Not input the date to the survey yet as need to confirm the engine number is original or not.
I know the last owner had it since 2008 and had I think 40k on it back then. And I know he has not experienced an engine change.
I also found it has the original sluggish starter motor on it.
Just upgraded that to a 14 tooth unit.
Only bought the car summer 2018.
Starts OK hot or Cold but I think a hint of wear present and expected at 89k. Never fails though.
Incidentally if anyone has possibly owned or has any past details on this car - it would be great to know - here's the Reg: WR04MDE.
A long shot I know but any info would be greatly appreciated.
231, upgraded starter motor, Toyo Sport cat back exhaust, stock cat, stock engine. Running 10/40 oil and now premix with Castrol Power 1 Racing 2T fully synthetic two stroke oil. Long term gains or improvements to be monitored.
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Re: Engine Survey
I've replaced the engine in my RX8. Original developed hot start issues at around 58K miles. Sold on this engine. Fitted a replacement which I picked up of Facebook, (thanks 13Black). Its an LC Rotary rebuild with about 8k miles on clock since the rebuild.
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Re: Engine Survey
Heya guys, I know that once you get into mid / high 5s you should be looking for a rebuild. I recently got some very disappointing compression results, however, the car has no symptom of anything. The fuel economy is about the same, starts first time even in appocalyps time, is it possible to get to the rebuild stage with a relatively healthy ''aspect''?
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Re: Engine Survey
from what i gather yes. you can be running fine before it detonates / wont start.
5.5 does not mean a rebuild though, just budget for one. @warpcoil ?
5.5 does not mean a rebuild though, just budget for one. @warpcoil ?
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Re: Engine Survey
The compression figures aren't finite, however running an engine with low compression can result in full-on failure which would make parts of the engine scrap and potentially lead to higher costs at rebuild time.
5.5 isn't horrific, but it isn't great either. If it is running OK at the moment I'd probably keep an eye on it and get it tested again in ~6 months to see if it's getting worse, all the while saving for the eventuality.
5.5 isn't horrific, but it isn't great either. If it is running OK at the moment I'd probably keep an eye on it and get it tested again in ~6 months to see if it's getting worse, all the while saving for the eventuality.
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Re: Engine Survey
I'm with Dan on this, especially if there's any reason to suspect that car has not been used as intended by the previous owner.
Pottering around in high gears at low revs can cause a build-up of carbon that makes the seals stick and reduces the compression test results, sometimes with little noticeable impact on performance - unless you've just jumped out of another 8.
It often enough just to check that everything else is as it should be, particularly the ignition system and engine oil, and give the car a good opportunity to stretch its legs on a journey.
This doesn't mean speeding everywhere, just holding in lower gears and letting the engine rev.
Alternatively, a treatment with Cataclean first may give quicker results, though you still have to drive the engine hard to make this work.
Be prepared for some beeps from the dashboard and some squeals from the passenger seat
Pottering around in high gears at low revs can cause a build-up of carbon that makes the seals stick and reduces the compression test results, sometimes with little noticeable impact on performance - unless you've just jumped out of another 8.
It often enough just to check that everything else is as it should be, particularly the ignition system and engine oil, and give the car a good opportunity to stretch its legs on a journey.
This doesn't mean speeding everywhere, just holding in lower gears and letting the engine rev.
Alternatively, a treatment with Cataclean first may give quicker results, though you still have to drive the engine hard to make this work.
Be prepared for some beeps from the dashboard and some squeals from the passenger seat
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Re: Engine Survey
Missed this and realise it was back in October! whoop!
Car is running again. It's worth noting, for the purposes of this thread at least, that my engine failed due to a snapped intake vacuum hose and not due to wear and tear or anything like that.
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Re: Engine Survey
glad its running again, its no fun when they are off the road.Dr. FrankenRex wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:44 amMissed this and realise it was back in October! whoop!
Car is running again. It's worth noting, for the purposes of this thread at least, that my engine failed due to a snapped intake vacuum hose and not due to wear and tear or anything like that.
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Re: Engine Survey
Re-voted. Went for a rebuild in the end at 81K. One of my rotors was in the low 4s so despite no starting problems I thought it best not leave it too much longer. Plus I really wanted a streetport as well....