Nikki 'fuel inlet' Question
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Nikki 'fuel inlet' Question
Alright, so I'm literally moments away from getting my baby back on the road. I just need one bit of help. The Fuel Inlet Bolt Gasket on the carb is totally messed up, so I'm ordering a new one. This is my first carb job, so bear with me if I know jack **** about Nikki's. I'm pretty sure that I can just get the gasket from any Nikki used on a 79-85 car and be alright. Am I on the right track? Also, what are the carb designation numbers for the different model years?
Cheers,
ian
Cheers,
ian
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The washer is an aluminum "crush" washer; a sealing soft aluminum gasket. The kit is for a 12a engine Rx-7. It covers all years.
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That is the problem. One of them is literally welded to the bolt due to differing metals corrosion, and the other I had to pry off to get the bolt free. Sorry, I should explain what I did. My fuel inlet assembly was f**ked on the original carb due to corrosion. I bought another carb, but it was from an 85 as opposed to my 82, so in the spirit of keeping it original, I just took the parts I needed from the 85 carb and as it turns out, I still need that one gasket. I called NAPA, and they gave me all this crap about, 'now which carb do you want that gasket from? We have three." which got me into this confused mess. Anyway, thanks for your help. the napa guy is going to get bitch slapped.
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Would it be practical for you to take the parts involved down to Napa so they could find a washer with the correct fit? In fact, if I remember correctly, I just took the bolts down to them when I replaced mine....
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