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I got a 81 rx7 from my neaboure today for Aus$300. I am a datsun 240z man but I couldn't resist the rx7 for that price. It has minimal rust and what I have been told a dead engine. The car had been sitting in his shed for about 6yrs.
I have read a bit of info on this great forum you guys are running and tryed poring a bit of hydrolic fluid int o the carby (after checking the water oil etc.) and what do you know the old girl fired up. With thick white smoke pouring out the exhust I sat in the drivers seat with a grin. The engine sounded what I thought a rotary might but being a zed man I dont really know how it should.
Later I thought I might restart it again and try and listen for the different sounds to figure out which seals could e knackered. when I went to restart the starter motor made a strange sound. I thought it may be just sticking a bit5 so I put the car in gear (manual) and rocked it abit to turn everything over a bit. Then when I tryed the stater same noise. So I checked the battery to see if the power was low but it was ok then I checked around to see if anything was different to when I tryed it earlier but couldnt see anything that stood out. Anyway to cut a long story short. The next time i tryed it the starter made a noise and then nothing. Now when I turn the key there is no noise????
I dont know what I did but it was getting to dark and the spot for the car in the shed isnt cleaned out so rather than fumble around in thedark I thought it bettter to take a lok i the light tommorow.
I am thinking of doing the old hotwire trick on the starter to make sure It hasnt died. I jst thought there may be a trick or obvious thing that might have gone wrong and not know rx7s Imight be missing it.
Any help would be great thanks
newly converted RX7 fan
Ashley
I got a 81 rx7 from my neaboure today for Aus$300. I am a datsun 240z man but I couldn't resist the rx7 for that price. It has minimal rust and what I have been told a dead engine. The car had been sitting in his shed for about 6yrs.
I have read a bit of info on this great forum you guys are running and tryed poring a bit of hydrolic fluid int o the carby (after checking the water oil etc.) and what do you know the old girl fired up. With thick white smoke pouring out the exhust I sat in the drivers seat with a grin. The engine sounded what I thought a rotary might but being a zed man I dont really know how it should.
Later I thought I might restart it again and try and listen for the different sounds to figure out which seals could e knackered. when I went to restart the starter motor made a strange sound. I thought it may be just sticking a bit5 so I put the car in gear (manual) and rocked it abit to turn everything over a bit. Then when I tryed the stater same noise. So I checked the battery to see if the power was low but it was ok then I checked around to see if anything was different to when I tryed it earlier but couldnt see anything that stood out. Anyway to cut a long story short. The next time i tryed it the starter made a noise and then nothing. Now when I turn the key there is no noise????
I dont know what I did but it was getting to dark and the spot for the car in the shed isnt cleaned out so rather than fumble around in thedark I thought it bettter to take a lok i the light tommorow.
I am thinking of doing the old hotwire trick on the starter to make sure It hasnt died. I jst thought there may be a trick or obvious thing that might have gone wrong and not know rx7s Imight be missing it.
Any help would be great thanks
newly converted RX7 fan
Ashley
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Try the Fusable Links " A box with three little wires" left hand side of the engine bay.
I believe the Middle one is main. Wiggle it a bit around or check if it's fried.
Also check the fuse box inside the car by the hood release. One of those is main.
BTW: Welcome to the problems " I mean Club"
I believe the Middle one is main. Wiggle it a bit around or check if it's fried.
Also check the fuse box inside the car by the hood release. One of those is main.
BTW: Welcome to the problems " I mean Club"
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Try giving the starter a few raps and taps with a wrench (seriously). Sometimes she needs 'persuasion' to loosen up.
Obviously check the connections/fuses/links. If still no go, I'd do what your going to do- hotwire and see if she spins, then go backwards from there.
Welcome to the club! (By the way- You have great taste in cars 'mate!
Obviously check the connections/fuses/links. If still no go, I'd do what your going to do- hotwire and see if she spins, then go backwards from there.
Welcome to the club! (By the way- You have great taste in cars 'mate!
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starter broken?
teh cog at the end of the starter may have sheared all its teeth off and now its not engaging at all...
I have replaced 2 starters on cars and that was the isssue they had.
pull it out and have a look
I have replaced 2 starters on cars and that was the isssue they had.
pull it out and have a look
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