1991 Mazda RX7 Front Oil Leak

1991 MAZDA RX7
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LSYSMAC
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I have a 1991 rx7 convertible, 48k miles, in excellant condition. Never beat. Very well cared for. It just started leaking oil last summer (2005). The leak seems to be in the very front of the engine. After it warms up a bit and then you look underneath, a fairly steady stream of oil is visible. Any advise?
Jan 26, 2006 at 4:07 AM
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10FOTUCK
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Yes take it to a reputable shop may need valve cover gasket or a pan gasket get it checked out.
Jan 29, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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COSMO
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I would agree that you should have a real technician look at it...it would be best if that tech was familiar with rotary engines. Sounds like you may have an oil line leak, timing cover leak, or oil metering pump leak.

p.s. I wouldn't try looking for a rocket cover leak.

Cosmo..Mazda TEch
Jan 29, 2006 at 10:09 PM
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DAEMON240SX
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take it back to mazda and get a rotary certified tech to look at it. thats the safest thing to do.
Jan 30, 2006 at 2:12 PM
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Suggested Repair

Have a technician familiar with rotary engines inspect the front oil leak, checking for an oil line, timing cover, or oil metering pump leak rather than assuming a conventional valve cover gasket.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a well-maintained 1991 RX-7 convertible with 48,000 miles reported a steady oil leak from the very front of the engine after warm-up. Replies recommended inspection by a reputable, rotary-experienced or Mazda rotary-certified technician. The expert identified possible oil line, timing cover, or oil metering pump leaks and cautioned against looking for a conventional valve or rocker cover leak.

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