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Old 14th Nov 2003, 19:02
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noisy
 
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Hi Matt,

You might want to look into the cost of an overhaul. I have an inkling that Wankel rotaries (there, I said it!) are heavy on maintenance. The combustion process relies on a good seal within the pockets, so tolerances are tight which causes wear & tear.

Mind you, I have heard that some conventional piston engines are very expensive to have overhauled.

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