Zelgadis2113

well to make a long story short. I=Marines. Sold to friend. Friend=broke=sitting for years now. I would like to start working on the car just because he's not doing anything with it so what do i need to know before I try and start the car after a few years of down time. I'm guessing changing the oil, anything else? I was going to check the spark plugs, vacuum hoses, and change the oil.

mikemclain11

would definately try turning if over by hand a little to make sure the seals arent sticking then dump some atf or mmo in each spark plug hole and turn over 1 complete turn and repeat 3 times for all 3 rotor faces just to lube up the seals, sounds like you got the just with spark plugs, vacuum hoses, and oil.

MMoore4545

iTrader: (7)

There is no reason to Put ATF in the Rotary.
Ever.
Aaron Cake does a great job explaining it's effects on his webpage.
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/atftrick.htm

Use Regular 4cycle or 2cycle oil. if needed at all
generally used for badly flooded, or new motors to add a little compression to get it started..


you should be able to turn it by hand, unless you have a full compliment of accessory belts, then it may be slightly difficult

replace your fluids
replace filters
do a regular 60k tune up.
and you should be ready to roll

Go48

iTrader: (7)

Especially replace the fuel and possibly the filters as well. There is an external filter and a "sock" in the tank attached to the fuel pump. Get the factory shop manuals at the link below for info on how to.

http://foxed.ca/foxed/index.php?page=rx7manual