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Suggestions on when to do a rebuild
Well, I was going to post this in the 8 forum, but I figure the information is prolly universal. And I did attempt a search on this, but didn't come up with anything constructive.
So the question is this: I have a 05 rx-8 with 90k on it, original motor. I have premixed since about 70k, and have used only 20w 50 since I got the car. Currently there does not seem to be any issue with the motor; It idles fine, and performed like a champ at DGRR. From what I have heard, when it comes time for a rebuild, at least one item (rotor, housing, etc) needs to be replaced, depending on the failure mode. So what I am wondering is, would it be beneficial to tear down the motor and rebuild it BEFORE it failed? I would assume it could potentially save a bit of cash doing it this way. If anyone else does this, about what mileage would be suggested?
Thoughts?
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05-06-2011, 04:50 PM
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