I Tore Apart My 13B Rotary Engine… | Part 2

🛠️ What’s in this Episode

In Episode 2 of the RX-7 rebuild series, we dive deep into the legendary 13B rotary engine to uncover the truth behind why the car lost compression. This 13B teardown reveals the inner workings of Mazda’s iconic engine and the challenges that come with diagnosing rotary problems.

From pulling apart housings and rotors to inspecting seals and wear, this is where we find out exactly what went wrong inside the heart of the RX-7. For anyone who’s ever wondered what it looks like when a 13B fails, this teardown is the raw, unfiltered look into rotary life.

🚗 What You’ll See in This Episode:

- Complete 13B rotary engine teardown
- Diagnosing low compression and failure points
- Close-up look at housings, rotors, and seals
- Behind-the-scenes reality of JDM project car ownership
- The start of planning for a full engine rebuild

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:31 Meeting Joel and Talking about what happened
00:06:19 13B Teardown Begins
00:12:45 RX-7 Maintance Talk
00:22:58 Opening up the 13B
00:37:00 How Joel Got Started and his RX-7
00:40:51 Opening the 2nd Housing
00:47:29 Assessing The Damaged Bearing
00:52:16 Inspecting The Housing
00:55:51 Game Plan Moving Forward
00:56:12 BONUS: Joel's RX-7

Whether you’re an RX-7 owner, rotary enthusiast, or just love watching JDM legends get rebuilt, this episode shows the moment every project car owner faces: finding out what really went wrong under the hood.

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