candyassmiler

where is the damn thing? .....also, my rex is idling at 2000, and its getting annoying... how do i adjust the idle down? but first things first, i need to know where the filter is....shes running like a dog

candyassmiler

i found it....jesus freakin christ....it as awful....literally, the inside of the filter element was FILLED with rust, FILLED...not containing, FILLED....i guess that wasnt helping my high rpm stalling out any..i still need to know where the idle adjustment is

andy808

...and prey tell, where exactly was the fuel filter - I'm having a problem finding it seeing as I'm a new RX-7 owner and behaving like a real dunce to boot!

Many thanks

Lisa

On my 84, it's in the rear, right in front of the fuel tank.

Mr BiG G

does anyone know how he checked the fuel filter for rust...cuz the fuel filter that iu saw on a civic was like steel on the outside and wen i took it off all i could tell was that some fuel came out....how do u know if ur fuel filter is dirty or not?

rlking

this is not a civic here

White84SE

You cut the filter open.. I usually use a hacksaw and towards the inlet end of the filter. You'll be able to tell the shavings from your cut against the rusty metal from the tank pretty easily...

--Danny

Lisa

The new fuel filter I just bought has a plastic casing, not metal. You should be able to see through it somewhat to tell if it's funked out.

RotorMotorDriver

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Yeah, the stock ones on the cars are usually a semi-transparent white plastic and you can see the brownish sludge looking junk in them.

As for the idle, all I can say is follow the Haynes manual. If you dont have one, get one.

~T.J.

candyassmiler

thanks man....yeah it was really nasty....i cut mine open with a knife....it was really bad.....im fixing to get the manual....there are many many small things i need to do...it would be nice to have the guidebook so i wouldnt have to ask simpleton questions

RXTbone

If you want a REALLY good "guide book" - get the Mazda Shop manual for your year. You can find them on the web, and sometimes eBay. I got my for $15. I think they're much more specific, mention special tools needed for the job and they have a lot more exploded views...

candyassmiler

hey thanks tbone....ill look for one....and by the way my rx is just like yours.....besides your paint being in much better shape

White84SE

Yes, ther is NO replacement for the factory service manual.. for many problems there are invaluable and the wiring diagrams are actually right. But I think I'll hold onto both of my '85 FSM's anyways...

--Danny