Hello, my son got an 85 RX7 and we were told it needed a clutch fan. Unfortunately, he was scammed through FB marketplace when he attempted to buy one.
I found this forum, and saw several knowledgeable posts, and I’m hoping one of you can help me find the part.

This is my sons dream car (he’s a teenager), so I want to help him get it fixed. If anyone can provide me with some advice, I would truly appreciate it.
thanks, RS

 

Do you have a 12A or a 13B engine car?
If you have a 12A and you want to spend the coin on a brand new part, mazdatrix has them in stock : https://mazdatrix.com/product/fan-clutch-12a-84-85/
If you have a 13B, that part is NLA, so you're going to be shopping in the used market.

You could try the marketplace here on the forum and make a WTB post. Additionally there are some Facebook groups that you can search. Be aware that anyone that replies to your post "PM me" on facebook is a scammer. Also never send money through means that doesn't have a buyer protection built in.

Good luck!

 

Thanks for the quick reply! How would I tell which engine it is? I don’t know much about the rotary engines.

good advice on FB as well! I really appreciate the help!

 

12A will be carbureted (probably a blue air cleaner), 13B will be fuel injected (Intake manifold on top of engine that says REGI)

 

I have a few good used 12A clutch fans if you need one. Send me a forum message and we can discuss.

 

Thanks KCR - I sent a message. Really appreciate the help.

 

The next step is to tell him he needs to register here and start reading... Good luck to you both, and welcome aboard!

 

I also have a bunch of fan clutches, if he'll post a few pics of the one he needs we'll be sure he gets what he needs.

Free of course.

 

Going in mail tomorrow.

 

If you have one, you can also rebuild it! A bit of a pain, but they are getting scarce, don’t throw it out!

 

How can we ?
My fan is on it's way out, it spins freely but with lots of resistance. And it runs from the second the car is on which it isn't supposed to .

 

Cold it's suppose to have resistance. As it heats, the fluid becomes thinner and allows it to free wheel more. But it will still spin...like at higher speeds.