I just bought a non working 85 GSL-SE for $800, I replaced the fuel pump, fuel rail, and injectors and it will now start and run (I just got it running yesterday)

Here's my question, I've replaced the oil and oil filter, what else should I replace for a Rx that's been sitting for 6 years, but was in great condition before it started sitting. I'm going to do all the diagnostic checks in the manual, but is there anything I should just automatically replace after it's been sitting for so long?

Thanks!

 

replace the fuel filter for sure

 

Spark Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, transmission fluid, differential fluid, fuel filter, all the fuel in the gas tank...

Cant think of anything else at 4am

 

Coolant

 

Every fluid the car has!! lol

air filter...pcv valve...wait do these cars have pcv valves...can you tell i'm a pistonhead?? ...clean the throttle body...how are the tires?? any rats nests?

 

Everything every else has stated except Mr Piston heads PCV,lol. Also flush the cooling system, replace the t-stat, all coolant hoses and belts. Flush out the brake fluid and clutch fluid. After you drain the tank. Find some of BG's 44k fuel system cleaner and run it thru with about a 1/2 tank of fuel or less. Get some electrical contact cleaner and clean all the connectors. Also drain the oil cooler. Also change the p/s fluid. Inspect front wheel bearings, recommend repack with fresh grease.
Inspect all brake hoses for cracks. Inspect calipers for rust and pads/rotors.
don't forget to evacuate and recharge the air in the tires,lol. Just kidding. rx7doctor

 

wow, everything is coverd... i would change your vaccume hoses too... just to eliminate that problem

 

Make sure you change out the blinker fluid!! Very important for the SE's.

 

Word of advice, when you change the coolant and replace the thermostat. But a Mazda factory thermostat. Don't buy an aftermarket from the local auto parts store. There is a big difference.

 

Would definitely consider a new battery.....