What did you do to your FB today?
#2001
One possible cause is leaky needle valve/ flooding carb. Allows liqud fuel into combustion chamber, leaks past oil seal into oil pan. I have heard opinions that this can lead to premature oil seal wear.
I have also heard people here on the forum having this problem and some suspect that it may be from heatsoak after engine shutdown, causing the carb bowls to overflow.
Monitor your oil level / smell closely. If it adds gasoling more quickly than it burns oil the level can actually rise. If the level doesnt go down then it is adding gas at about the same rate as the omp is taking oil out. If everything is working right, the level should drop.
I have also heard people here on the forum having this problem and some suspect that it may be from heatsoak after engine shutdown, causing the carb bowls to overflow.
Monitor your oil level / smell closely. If it adds gasoling more quickly than it burns oil the level can actually rise. If the level doesnt go down then it is adding gas at about the same rate as the omp is taking oil out. If everything is working right, the level should drop.
I will keep an eye on it because as we all should know the two great sins you can commit to your rotary are letting something happen to the lubrication system and letting something happen to the cooling system.
#2002
Duke of Hiroshima
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got my new radio in, as well as my new front speakers. just waiting on the rears to come in. however i'm having an intermittent issue where my radio shuts off for a few seconds for no reason. i'm putting it down to either the previous owner's shoddy wiring (mostly done with masking tape) or my weak alternator. so, next task i think is to rig up an S5 alternator. i don't call it the money pit for nothing...
#2004
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Thanks for the reply but it is an SE (13B Fuel Injection) so can't be carb related. Could too rich a mixture from the fuel injectors do this? What could cause this?
I will keep an eye on it because as we all should know the two great sins you can commit to your rotary are letting something happen to the lubrication system and letting something happen to the cooling system.
I will keep an eye on it because as we all should know the two great sins you can commit to your rotary are letting something happen to the lubrication system and letting something happen to the cooling system.
Probably wouldn't hurt to run some fuel injector cleaner through her.
#2005
79 w 13B4port
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Thanks for the reply but it is an SE (13B Fuel Injection) so can't be carb related. Could too rich a mixture from the fuel injectors do this? What could cause this?
I will keep an eye on it because as we all should know the two great sins you can commit to your rotary are letting something happen to the lubrication system and letting something happen to the cooling system.
I will keep an eye on it because as we all should know the two great sins you can commit to your rotary are letting something happen to the lubrication system and letting something happen to the cooling system.
In that case it would almost have to be leaky injectors. I am a carb guy, so no expertise with FI.
Does it ever act flooded when you start it up?
#2007
79 w 13B4port
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Mazdatrix has the most complete rebuild kit by far, it even includes the big rubber e-brake boots, but they tend to be expensive, sometimes to the extreme.
I opted for one of ones offered on RockAuto. They offer kits from several manufacturers and They have pics so you can see exactly what is included. This can be important because alot of the kits do not include the o-ring for the E-brake actuating rod. I got the one from Raybestus cause I could see that the o ring was included and I didnt need the boots that the Mazdatrix kit has ,and the kit was much more affordable.
I opted for one of ones offered on RockAuto. They offer kits from several manufacturers and They have pics so you can see exactly what is included. This can be important because alot of the kits do not include the o-ring for the E-brake actuating rod. I got the one from Raybestus cause I could see that the o ring was included and I didnt need the boots that the Mazdatrix kit has ,and the kit was much more affordable.
#2008
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Ordered a cup holder on EBAY
330811575652
Universal Car Single/Double Din Radio Pocket Kit w/Drink-Cup Holder +Storage Box
I ordered this to take the place of the old EQ that is dead and taking up precious real estate in the dash. Not sure how the cupholder will work shifting gears but we will see. For $20.00 it could end up being a good investment or a bust.
Universal Car Single/Double Din Radio Pocket Kit w/Drink-Cup Holder +Storage Box
I ordered this to take the place of the old EQ that is dead and taking up precious real estate in the dash. Not sure how the cupholder will work shifting gears but we will see. For $20.00 it could end up being a good investment or a bust.
#2010
Rotary Onigiri
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Flooded it again. Came back in the afternoon and un-flooded it with a little oil in the carb. Went to the radiator repair place to have the A/C refrigerant safely removed. There was nothing in there but air. A/C is coming off this weekend.
Also went to Pick n Pull and found a widebody FB with a fresh looking interior and some Bilstein shocks. It was late, so I had to leave it. Going back tomorrow with a full complement of tools.
fm
Also went to Pick n Pull and found a widebody FB with a fresh looking interior and some Bilstein shocks. It was late, so I had to leave it. Going back tomorrow with a full complement of tools.
fm
#2012
Duke of Hiroshima
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drove into work today, and two things dawned on me
need to find out why i'm running like **** again, maybe it's time to do one of the DFIS upgrades.
also need to play with my stereo wiring for two reasons: 1. my head unit cuts out randomly for a few seconds then comes back on. power supply issue or wiring issue possible. 2. i am getting zero sound from my left speakers, front and back.
also thinking of spending some of my tax return to have my seats reupholstered and get a dash cap from black dragon.
need to find out why i'm running like **** again, maybe it's time to do one of the DFIS upgrades.
also need to play with my stereo wiring for two reasons: 1. my head unit cuts out randomly for a few seconds then comes back on. power supply issue or wiring issue possible. 2. i am getting zero sound from my left speakers, front and back.
also thinking of spending some of my tax return to have my seats reupholstered and get a dash cap from black dragon.
#2013
Rotary Onigiri
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Went back to Pick-n-Pull and got a replacement storage box, charcoal cannister, rear hatch trim piece, a Pacific whale tail spoiler, and a pair of Bilstein FB rear shocks. Went home with a big, fat grin on my face.
BTW, the car at the yard was a BAE/Pacific Turbo widebody RX-7. Unfortunately, the turbo motor had apparently been swapped out for a stock 12A as there was no sign of turboage except for the bung installed on the top of the air cleaner lid.
fm
fm
BTW, the car at the yard was a BAE/Pacific Turbo widebody RX-7. Unfortunately, the turbo motor had apparently been swapped out for a stock 12A as there was no sign of turboage except for the bung installed on the top of the air cleaner lid.
fm
fm
#2016
Rotary Onigiri
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Details on BAE/Pacific widebody turbo
I know...it's sad to see it in this state.
The car is remarkably straight. The fiberglass would need sorting out, but if you're good with body work, it certainly can be restored. The interior wasn't too bad either. The seats had a few tears. The dash and carpet looked good. Panels were in decent shape, not perfect though. GSL base, so rear disks (4x110 bolt pattern) and LSD. The driver's side lower rocker molding is missing, but everything else is there. The engine is a stock 12A...no turbo kit.
Probably could get it for a couple of hundred. If anyone is interested in trying to save this thing, it's at the Pick N Pull in Moss Landing, CA. It's tempting for me, but I'd be sleeping on the couch for...uh...ever.
fm
The car is remarkably straight. The fiberglass would need sorting out, but if you're good with body work, it certainly can be restored. The interior wasn't too bad either. The seats had a few tears. The dash and carpet looked good. Panels were in decent shape, not perfect though. GSL base, so rear disks (4x110 bolt pattern) and LSD. The driver's side lower rocker molding is missing, but everything else is there. The engine is a stock 12A...no turbo kit.
Probably could get it for a couple of hundred. If anyone is interested in trying to save this thing, it's at the Pick N Pull in Moss Landing, CA. It's tempting for me, but I'd be sleeping on the couch for...uh...ever.
fm
#2019
Oldschool
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It is a small privately owned shop.
He does big orders from custom garages and such; custom bikes, cars, trucks, and much more.
They're not as dark as they seam and they have a bit of sparkle to them. super sweet I just need a good paint job.
He does big orders from custom garages and such; custom bikes, cars, trucks, and much more.
They're not as dark as they seam and they have a bit of sparkle to them. super sweet I just need a good paint job.
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Went to a little(very small) car meet the other weekend. Saw a pic of my car from it.
Car was dirty/dusty from sitting in my garage for three weeks not driving it. A friend wanted me to follow him there and he invited me the night before, so I didn't have time to wash it up!
Car was dirty/dusty from sitting in my garage for three weeks not driving it. A friend wanted me to follow him there and he invited me the night before, so I didn't have time to wash it up!
#2022
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Went back to Pick-n-Pull and got a replacement storage box, charcoal cannister, rear hatch trim piece, a Pacific whale tail spoiler, and a pair of Bilstein FB rear shocks. Went home with a big, fat grin on my face.
BTW, the car at the yard was a BAE/Pacific Turbo widebody RX-7. Unfortunately, the turbo motor had apparently been swapped out for a stock 12A as there was no sign of turboage except for the bung installed on the top of the air cleaner lid.
fm
fm
BTW, the car at the yard was a BAE/Pacific Turbo widebody RX-7. Unfortunately, the turbo motor had apparently been swapped out for a stock 12A as there was no sign of turboage except for the bung installed on the top of the air cleaner lid.
fm
fm
#2025
Rotary Enthusiast
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Hopefully, your seller is reasonably intelligent and will ship you a replacement set, and file a claim with FedEx (they can, as the shipper, you can't.)