FC3S first service - any advice appreciated!
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FC3S first service - any advice appreciated!
Hi guys,
I am in the process of importing a 1991 RX-7 GT-X from Japan.
In preparation for it arriving next month, I have been buying all the things that I might need for the first service.
The car is 100% original with 50,000 km. So hopefully it doesn't need much work to be roadworthy other than a good service.
I am based in Ireland so I have been trying to source everything from websites within the EU to avoid import fees and high shipping costs.
So far I have ordered the following:
Oil = mobil super 1000 15W40 mineral oil.
Oil Filter = OEM mazda filter B6Y1-14-302A
Air Filter = Pipercross performance filter (I would prefer OEM paper filter but I couldn't find it for sale within the EU)
Fuel Filter = https://wankelnation.de/Fuelfilter-RX7-FC (I couldn't find the OEM one for sale but found this one on a german site... It looks like the OEM one but I think its aftermarket)
Spark Plugs = NKG BUR7EQ and NKG BUR9EQ
Coolant = FL22 mazda coolant (I got 10L of the premixed one)
Premix oil = Idemitsu rotary premix
I am just hoping to get some opinions on what I have already ordered and some answers to the following questions:
- What gearbox and diff oil should I get? What drain/fill washer sizes do I need for these? (Apologies if this is already documented somewhere)
- I have never used a performance air filter before. Is there any disadvantages over the OEM paper filters?
- Does the fuel filter I bought look like the right one? I have also heard that there is a filter under the fuel pump but that it could just be cleaned rather than replaced?
- Is there anything else I should change in the first service?
Sorry if this stuff is really simple, this is my first rotary and I am also pretty new to working on my own cars.
Thanks!
- Bryan
I am in the process of importing a 1991 RX-7 GT-X from Japan.
In preparation for it arriving next month, I have been buying all the things that I might need for the first service.
The car is 100% original with 50,000 km. So hopefully it doesn't need much work to be roadworthy other than a good service.
I am based in Ireland so I have been trying to source everything from websites within the EU to avoid import fees and high shipping costs.
So far I have ordered the following:
Oil = mobil super 1000 15W40 mineral oil.
Oil Filter = OEM mazda filter B6Y1-14-302A
Air Filter = Pipercross performance filter (I would prefer OEM paper filter but I couldn't find it for sale within the EU)
Fuel Filter = https://wankelnation.de/Fuelfilter-RX7-FC (I couldn't find the OEM one for sale but found this one on a german site... It looks like the OEM one but I think its aftermarket)
Spark Plugs = NKG BUR7EQ and NKG BUR9EQ
Coolant = FL22 mazda coolant (I got 10L of the premixed one)
Premix oil = Idemitsu rotary premix
I am just hoping to get some opinions on what I have already ordered and some answers to the following questions:
- What gearbox and diff oil should I get? What drain/fill washer sizes do I need for these? (Apologies if this is already documented somewhere)
- I have never used a performance air filter before. Is there any disadvantages over the OEM paper filters?
- Does the fuel filter I bought look like the right one? I have also heard that there is a filter under the fuel pump but that it could just be cleaned rather than replaced?
- Is there anything else I should change in the first service?
Sorry if this stuff is really simple, this is my first rotary and I am also pretty new to working on my own cars.
Thanks!
- Bryan
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From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Fuel filter looks right, and its a good price too
the drain plug washers for not the engine are 9956-41-800, which is 9956 is a washer, 4 is aluminum (2 is copper), and 18 = 18mm ID
the engine is a 14mm, so 9956-41-400
the shop manual, foxed.ca - /rx7manual/manuals/1989FSM/
has an inspection and maintenance chapter, and you should just follow that. it will seem a little goofy, but it does have you look over the whole car and make sure everything is working like it should
the drain plug washers for not the engine are 9956-41-800, which is 9956 is a washer, 4 is aluminum (2 is copper), and 18 = 18mm ID
the engine is a 14mm, so 9956-41-400
the shop manual, foxed.ca - /rx7manual/manuals/1989FSM/
has an inspection and maintenance chapter, and you should just follow that. it will seem a little goofy, but it does have you look over the whole car and make sure everything is working like it should
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