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Old 08-24-03, 08:34 AM
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The Things to Watch Out For on Your New Rx-7 Thread

Hi folks-
This is a thread to list the different things a new Rx-7 owner may encounter as trouble with his car.
Please only contribute ONE responce, be short and to the point in your answer, and don't waste thread space by "discussing" (arguing) .
(I.E., don't answer if you don't know what the hell you're talking about.)

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Check slave and master cylinders for leakage.
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fuel tank rust causing clogged fuel filter, and carb trouble.
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change the oil and filter + change coolant
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Look for storage bin area rust
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idler arm bushings, and steering box play, to eliminate "Wonder Steering"
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Coolant leak under carb above where intake mounts to motor is bad O rings. Replace intake gasket and replace O rings or seal with 22 mm freeze plugs
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Watch out for a leaky oil metering pump (OMP). Mike Lowe at http://www.loweperformance.com has an inexpensive kit with instructions on how to rebuild it. It's an easy afternoon project.
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fuel pump, filter, on EFI cars- injector o rings. engine fire is a pain
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