I just bought an '89 GXL 2+2 for $2300. It's got 120k (the engine was rebuilt about 20k miles ago) miles, new clutch, timing chain, and radiator. It runs great. The interior may warrant a few trips to the junkyard for a radio and some missing plastic, but the carpet and seats are pretty much intact. All the electrical things still work on it except the rear wiper. I will take some pictures after I clean it up a bit.

 

congrats! what color is it?
pics! pics!

 

Hey welcome to the forum. I believe you will find this forum VERY useful. Damn I wish my engine had 20K on a rebuild engine.

 

Congrats but a new timing chain?
Sir could I interest you in some Halogen Blinker fluid!
LOL

Now go to FC3S.org and download the Factory Service Manual... Read IT!! You will learn lots about your car. and another tool : SEARCH (upper right hand corner)

And please wait a while b4 you ask how to convert your GXL to a TURBO. J/K

 

Too bad it already has a new timing chain, it's alot easier to put in new cams when you have that off...

Edit: Banzai beat me lol...

 

timing chain...?

 

*heh*

 

Congrats!! I can't wait to get my own FC.

 

My timing chain went out not too long ago...My clock stopped working....

 

Guys be nice...

For the utter newb, you must realize that the 7 has no timing belt.

Goto www.howstuffworks.com and search for "rotary engine". That'll give you an idea on what's on the inside of your basic wankel rotary engine.

One of the first things you should do while at the junkyard is find a matching interior color FC and rip out the carpet and bins. NO ONE will be able to cram themselves into the rear seats, and they fetch a decent dollar on ebay. That money gained from selling the rear seat can be used to make it go faster. Which after a few months you will feel you need.

A few tips:

-Don't rev the motor over 8K for more than a few seconds. Some may argue this, but keep in mind it is in stock trim...

-Rotary engines consume oil on purpose. Check the oil level every 1000 miles. Add as necessary. There is a pump that actually injects oil into the combustion area to lubricate the apex seals.

-Replace all filters, plugs, and wires. Try to establish a baseline of good performance.

-Use the search feature. Odds are, if you have a question, it may have been covered already.

-Don't be afraid to ask questions, but do search first. I answered every question for my FB (FB=any 81-85 RX-7, defined by the VIN. You own a series 5 '89-91' FC) just by searching...

-I am drunk now, so that's all the tips your getting for now.

 

I feel like a dumbass now. I know pretty much how the rotary engine works. The previous owner was not a very smart guy at all. He said something about the timing chain being replaced, but I guess he meant something else. I think he gave the car "the krylon touch" judging by the way the paint looks. the car is white.

 

Sorry...I was just playin! Welcome to the wonderful world of rotary ownership..

Rat

 

You guys are so cruel. hehe. But that was classic. Anyways, welcome to the forum and that's what the guys are here for.

You'll find that we're missing a lot of the "conventional" parts in our motors. lol

 

Congrats on your new car! Don't worry about not knowing too much about the rotary, I learn new things about my car almost everyday by reading all the posts on this forum. The guys can be kinda harsh sometimes, but it's all in good fun!! Hurry up with them pics!

 

were not bein harsh just hasslin a n00b at one point we were all one.

 

Yeah, And I did direct him to the FSM. Good idea to send him to how stuff works. But they don't explain the operation of the flux capacitor.

 

flux capacitor....hmmmmm that would explain the sparks, lights, and general loss of time I get at 88 mph.....

- D

 

here is a pic (sorry for the poor quality, but I had to make the file size smaller for it to let me upload it.)

 

Sexy rexy!! Nice lookin car bro!! You will find that most people here on the forum are super cool guys and gals (waves at stickgoat) But some people are a tad bit rude. Welcome to the wonderful world of the rotary!!! Enjoy your car, and start saving NOW for a new engine. EVen though yours only has 20K on it, it is still a good idea just to be safe. A rebuild will cost about $1500-$2k for the basics. Have a good one!!

 

wow, congrats, the car looks really nice from that pic. yeah, on this site you will learn something new everyday, its a great tool for knowledge

 

Timing chain? What drives the oil pump? I think that you meant the oil pump chain. Noone ever mentions that chain. We try hard not to compare the rotary to pistons engines. God forbid if anyone remembered that there was a chain in there Just be glad that you got a rebuild. So who rebuilt that engine?

Picture is blurry but the car looks like it is in excellent shape. Take care of it.

Rx's need preventive and preventative maintenance. I don't know the difference between the two p's. Just remember to change all fluids/filters and I mean all(who knows the real history or any car). Keep track of what you do. NA's aren't too oil picky. Stick with namebrand and frequent changes and you won't have a problem.
Some cars runs hot, it is a must to have a Mazda thermostat, green classic antifreeze, and all shrouds in place. If you are not happy with the shifting, synthetics will help with the transmission.

Feel free to purchase the haynes rx7 service book. It is decent reading/reference for $15 and should be kept in the bathroom when wasting time. Definitely download the FSM if possible. Also, purchase the mazdatrix and racingbeat catalogues. They only cost ~$10 a piece and give a pretty good education(sometimes biased) in the rotary engine.

 

 

my windshield wipers went crazy after the timing chain broke

 

are you in olive branch ca? if so i think your pretty close to me we should meet up sometime.... btw your car is HELLA CLEAN!!!! i love that brand new factory look on the rx7's!!!