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J5sense 09-28-11 01:31 AM

Today I installed a stainless steel clutch line.

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The old one was leaking at the slave cyl. base at the hose. I was adding brake fluid every 2-3 days. not to mention air getting sucked into the line causing harder shifting. biggest difference is the 1-2 upshift and putting it in reverse is a lot easier less resistance.

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I am also still trying to figure out why car still hits a wall when i turn hard or accerlate hard on occation. Im pretty sure its fuel related. I pulled the fuel pump since I have almost no gas in it and found a couple of little rust spots. you can see where the gas level was when the car sat for 9 years. I cleaned it all up and drove it it still does it. Im kinda at a loss. I am thinking of replacing the pickup sock. It was a little dirty. also the ground on top of the pump housing was damn near rusted off. so i fixed that.

I actually heard a chime for low fuel on the drive home. lol

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freemanrx7 09-29-11 12:23 PM

You might be hitting fuel cut! The factory comp will cut fuel when boosting over 8lbs. If this is the case it may blow the motor. Try finding a s4 FCD (Fuel cut defense) used here on the forum.

J5sense 09-29-11 01:56 PM

i ordered a fuel sock for fuel pump. it only does it when less than 1/4 tank and taking sharp turns. happens every time.

freemanrx7 09-29-11 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by J5sense (Post 10805918)
i ordered a fuel sock for fuel pump. it only does it when less than 1/4 tank and taking sharp turns. happens every time.

Try turning on the AC and see if it cuts out then. I have read about this symptom before.

J5sense 09-29-11 08:23 PM

what if it does not cut out with the a/c on??

freemanrx7 09-30-11 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by J5sense (Post 10806409)
what if it does not cut out with the a/c on??

Sorry to say but I forgot what the cure is. I have read about this problem before and for some reason that came to mind (turning on AC).

I would suggest starting a new thread about that particular problem. I'm sure someone will chime in on the cure!

I started following your thread because I have the same setup and went about accuring my 7 like you did. May I suggest you keep a look out for a blown s5 turbo and manifold. Eventually you will need to port the wastegate and the s5 is the way to go.

sharingan 19 09-30-11 11:39 AM

Did you reinstall the bracket for the clutch line? It actually makes a slight difference in pedal feel.

Replacing the sock is a good start for the cut out issue.

J5sense 09-30-11 08:25 PM

i will install the bracket this week. I forgot to put it on and i dident have anyone around to bleed it again.

ill start looking for a s5 turbo and manifold this winter so i can take the old one off and install a ported s5 one with the rb Tii exhaust i plan on getting with my year end bounus paycheck

freemanrx7 09-30-11 08:39 PM

What happened after you turned the AC on?

SpeedOfLife 09-30-11 08:52 PM

There's supposed to be a chime for low fuel?!

J5sense 09-30-11 09:38 PM


Originally Posted by freemanrx7 (Post 10807649)
What happened after you turned the AC on?

i dont know. i filled it up with gas the other night before i read your post. It was so bad, any slight turn and the car almost shut off. im pretty sure its the sock as the baffles are still there.

J5sense 09-30-11 09:42 PM


Originally Posted by SpeedOfLife (Post 10807656)
There's supposed to be a chime for low fuel?!

im pretty sure i heard it. i had the radio on and heard a beep beep beep. i turned the radio down and heard it again.

my 85 300zx would talk and say "Fuel is low" as well as other things.

REAmemiya_fan 09-30-11 10:27 PM

Off topic, that has to be the greatest quote I've ever seen. The one in your Sig :D

J5sense 10-08-11 10:52 PM

Today I installed;

-new oem sparkplugs. (old ones looked like crap (they where platinum plugs?) from 1 day in the old motor and 1200 miles on the rebuilt one.
-new NGK spark plug wires (I dont know when the old ones where replaced if ever)
-Oil pressure gauge sender. (made a difference, but the gauge is still a little screwey)
-Fuel pump sock filter. (Old one i think the screen was deteroated so bad it was restricting flow and causing my hard turn hesition. I got a half tank left before I can verify repair.

-Radiator will be ordered at the end of the week, as its really leaking now. Luckely the car does even get hot before i get to work. the pleasures of working 3 blocks from home.

I also found out that my car does NOT have power door locks. No wonder i couldent find that relay. I took the passenger door panel off and no actuator for the door lock.
But i found the speaker blown out so I picked up a new set a co worker had laying around.

J5sense 10-18-11 12:04 AM

-fuel pump sock filter fixed my hesitation on turns or takeoffs when im low on gas. FYI

Not a lot of work done lately. getting plates and regestation done on my winter beater civic. I have the door panels taken apart to find the factory speakers blown. installing new speakers. and lubing up the linkages and window run channels. replaced that bulb for the drivers keyhole too.

NatAsRex7 10-18-11 02:10 AM

nice find! loving the color combination. if your going to remove all that stuff might as well remove the omp lines and run premix. funny story is that i also bought my 87 t2 from some guy that was sick. WOW! the time actually shows up on the dummy console! cant wait to see this thing when its done.

J5sense 01-08-12 10:17 PM

Happy new year! With all this mild chicago winter weather I ordered up some parts. Pics comming within the week.

Incomming parts...

-s5 tail lights, mint and includes the center part
-clear glass headlights (so i can run H4 bulbs)
-Passenger side mirror glass. (it sucks not having a passenger mirror glass!)
-Koyo Radiator. (Old radiator has small leak dont wanna risk it)
-Rare 1987 Rx-7 factory accessory cd player I currently have it being restored at the radio shop. having them make everything work right and having a line in plug for my i pod installed.

once i get some crap sold around the house I plan on a exhaust rtek and porting the turbo wastegate.

I had the doors apart installing new speakers since the old door speakers where blown. I tore apart the drivers door handle and instlled a new bulb for the keyhole light! now when you pull up on the drivers handle the keyhole lights up green. cool stuff.

BrightEyes 01-09-12 11:25 AM

subbed to see whats next!
great build

jerd_hambone 01-09-12 01:23 PM

These restoration threads make me want to change my gameplan.

Good work, and congrats on finding my favorite color combo ever!

J5sense 01-09-12 11:31 PM

also ordered up from mazda a broken triangle vent, front defroster vent, and the passenger window molding and pass. door molding. lots of pics to come,,,,

J5sense 01-11-12 10:49 PM

Found out why my alarm just stopped working.... micro switch on the drivers door was cracked. I mostlikely did it as it was working before.

anyone have one laying around??

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Lighted door key hole

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cleaned her up today and prepped the passenger door for the new trim. had to scrape off all the glue / epoxy the P/O used to try and re-glue the trim

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the underbody


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jimmydanny 01-12-12 03:01 AM

Really nice work so far! Love to see some people wanting to keep these cars stock as much as possible! I mean, small upgrades that arent seen, like having a carbon stock-look hood painted in original color, not a big problem. Swapping all exterior to S5, as well as the main parts of the interior, like the cluster, works for me. But way to many riced up cars out there. My future child (if I ever get one) will never be able to see a bone stock FC if people as you seize to exist! I do not want that!

Landon303 01-12-12 05:53 AM

Nice car! I have one of those pass. side alarm switches, PM me

198713bt 01-12-12 06:01 AM

How much are you paying to restore the stock cd player? I have one that I would love to use but it's a little glitchy

J5sense 01-12-12 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by 198713bt (Post 10933263)
How much are you paying to restore the stock cd player? I have one that I would love to use but it's a little glitchy

No estimate yet... My work does a lot of business with the local radio repair shop. they took it apart and said it needs a few parts. the problem is that Pinoeer no longer carries the parts so he is exhausting all his options looking for parts.

no charge if he cant fix it so he is realling trying. I really hope it can be repaired. i dont really want to go aftermarket, but i need to have my music!


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