 rx-7 not passing emissions, any ideas? |
 Aug 19, 2005 - 1:10 AM
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I know crap about rotory. My neighbor has an old rx-7 that wont pass emissions. He says it flies but he cant drive cuz emissions. He asked if i knew how to fix. I was thinking about making him an offer for it but i know nothing about an rx-7. any idea on how to get it to pass or any common probs?
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Aug 19, 2005 - 3:06 AM
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rotary engines tend to have bad mileage and poor emissions do to their design, which is exactly why you do not see more of them on the road. any number of factors could be causing the emission problem, the most severe of which would be a damaged rotor and or seal that would require an overhaul to fix. here is a basic explanation of rotary engines rotary engine
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ArizonaRed rx-7 not passing emissions Aug 19, 2005 - 1:10 AM
Newbie Ha ha ha, probably, one of the apex seals blew. Is... Aug 19, 2005 - 3:18 AM Clipsetuner Rotary's in nature burn oil to stay lubericate... Aug 19, 2005 - 8:15 AM
SlowCelica94 Well the FD's apex seals were 3mm verus the FC... Aug 19, 2005 - 9:21 AM |
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