Aaron_M

I had someone draw me this pic but he logged off before i could ask him about it. Does anyone know what this rubber plug is called and where i could get one? Mine has fallen out so i need a replacement pretty soon .
Thanks,
Aaron

Felgar

I know the piece he's talking about cuz I broke mine when I had my tranny out. It's an oddly-shaped piece of rubber in a half-moon key configuration. I have no idea where I'd go about getting one. The hole is fairly small - you could seal it up with silicon if you felt so-inclined.

MosesX605

I would guess that the dealership could order you one. It's probably in the parts fiche. If you're so inclined, www.mazdamotorsports.com has the parts fiche online for all RX-7's, you could look up the part number yourself. I've found that the parts departments at Mazda dealerships are generally run by lobotomized monkeys, so having the number does save some headaches.

Felgar

Here in Calgary, Mazda pretty much refuses to order parts for the first gens now. They say they only go back to 86. You don't have that problem in Saskatoon Moses?

Rx7carl

Uh, its not half moon shaped. Yours was probably ripped. Its a round rubber plug. I dunno where to get one sorry. Mine are all damaged/missing too.

MosesX605

What, they don't like your money?

Parts are still readily available for 1st gens and the dealer here in Saskatoon has no problem taking my money. The wait time is generally a week and some more esoteric parts are starting to become unavailable, but most stuff is still easy to get. If you're from the states, the best route is to participate in two Solo II events a year and qualify for racer status with www.mazdamotorsports.com. Their prices are a lot less than dealers and the don't give you any flak. Shipping to Canada is kinda expensive, but if I ever need something, it's good to know that I can get it.

Felgar

Ohhhh. That's for the tip Carl. I was thinking of a different plug. It's near the starter I think, and it plugs a hole that's about 1/2" by 1/4". I could probably fetch that round one out of my parts tranny if you'd like Aaron. It may by kinda hard though after so many years. Check out the prices at Mazda and if they're too high then let me know.

Yeah I guess my money's no good to them Moses. Losers really. I still can order through them but only because there's one guy I know who does it anyways despite the "official" policy.

Rx7carl

Ah yea, your thinking of the plug that goes in the slot on the side of the trans right?

Felgar

I can't remember if it's on the very bottom or slightly on the side, but yeah, the slot.