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Car enthusiasts of lemmy, what is the least reliable engine in your opinion?
Replying to @zachimusprime44@lemmy.world
I was always led to believe that rotary engines were unreliable, and that’s why people did engine swaps on RX7s… I have no idea honestly, but as far as I understand they’re just heavy on maintenance
Replying to @FireWire400@lemmy.world
Apex seals were a bitch to replace, and needed to constantly.
Replying to @FireWire400@lemmy.world
A friend had one. If he started it he had to drive it, because if he started it and then shut it off, it wouldn’t start for another 15 minutes
Replying to @BCsven@lemmy.ca
Yeah they flood themselves on startup, they are particularly unsuited for short drives
Replying to @FireWire400@lemmy.world
yeah mine required an engine swap at 70k. but it was a twin turbo. the normally aspirated rotaries were a lot more durable.