Hey guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I just picked up my '86 RX7 on Tuesday. It's a total POS, heh, but it's my second car, so it's a project. Any suggestions on maintenence issues, or whatever will be helpful. This is my first rotary, so I'm just starting to learn about them. I've already heard about the compression test, and I'm looking into getting that done ASAP. Thanks, Paris

 

Hi Paris,

My name is Santiago

Anywhoo do a FULL tune-up: plugs wires oil coolant hoses belts etc. the WORKS baby. That will help keep her in shap.

Welcome to the club.

 

i second that. and for good mesure go get some chevron techron fuel injector cleaner and run that through with a tank of gas. thats good stuff id swear by it. and welcome!!!


ej

 

On the compression test you can do it your self and save. Just search and you should turn up what you need. Make sure the engine is up to operating temp.

You can use any standard compression testing kit. Does not need to be rotary specific.

Welcome to the rx7club! There are also two other good forums out there. www.teamfc3s.org and www.nopistons.com

James

 

you may want to invest in a second car, just for the parts lol

 

Welcome, check our oil once a week.

 

Probably want to take a look at http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/newowner.htm

 

And https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=181219

Good way to get some of the new/easy questions out of the way

 

How many miles are on the car, and engine?(if you know) Its an NA since its an 86, so it probably won't be too much trouble.

 

Welcome to the crazy world of wankel. Congrats on the 86'. I think Aaron and SonicRat probably have most of your quetions answered. And since you're a girl, you're going to get hit on and asked for pics like crazy. I'm sure you're aware of that, but I figured I should give you a heads up.

 

good luck, and welcome to tha rex club. good luck with the rotary, it's tricky

 

Thanks guys, I've been trying to read up on everything I can. Those links were really helpful

 

www.howstuffworks.com

go there and search for rotary. they have a really good explanation of how it works.