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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Project resurection

check out what i got for 600$
the engine doesnt run but thats no issue
the only issues ive had are when i pull the gas cap lever it wont open, any help, websites with the mechanicals to it?

the only other thing i can find is a broken arm rest that connects to the sport suspension controls, anyone have any extra for sale or know a site to pick one up?
thanks

other then that ALL of the electricals air everything works, cant wait to get this project underway, rebuilding and relaying everything, my first FC




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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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not bad at all
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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Cool buy. HOw come the engine doesnt run? major engine failure , or is it some other issue? Plans?
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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yea, that engine looks really clean, are you sure its not just flooded?
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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wow, great find for $600; what's the mileage on that motor?

are those wires going to the strut tower for the "adjustable sport suspension" thing?
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by j0rd4n
wow, great find for $600; what's the mileage on that motor?

are those wires going to the strut tower for the "adjustable sport suspension" thing?
Yes.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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Wow man that looks pretty clean. If your lucky the engine is just flooded, good purchase tho
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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We need INPUT, must have INPUT..

Why doesn't it start?
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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the guy i bought it from didnt want to touch the engine cause he doesnt work on rotaries, so im gonna take the engine apart tommorow and see whats up with it.
the engine itself has around 190k miles on it so itll need a rebuild.

and for what im gonna do to it, im tearing all the old carpet out, turning it into a black interior, headliner etc. im repainting it the original color, rebuilding or putting a new engine into it, new suspension, new exhaust, basically totally overhauling the car.

it took forever to actually find a 7 that could actually be worked on.

the wiring for the suspension works i believe just the casing is broken.
everything on the car electrical works, even the hatch light , i was amazed it all came together.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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from what the guy said when he tried to start it it locked up so im gonna look into it
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Thats the kind of car I am looking for. So bored since my project is now finished...

I NEED A NEW CAR!!!
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Does it have oil in it? If it does more than likely it's not locked up, don't take it apart without troubleshooting first.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Glad You Like It.....
Good Luck With It!!!.............
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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great looking car, and the engine bay is very clean I love it. IMO I would keep the red interior, I think it looks fabulous with the gray exterior.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Glad You Like It.....
Good Luck With It!!!.............
>Thanks again for letting me have the louvers.....
Dan gave you a deal...!!!

IMO ..try and find gray interior as thats what i saw in 1 of my RX7 books,.,,,,,it looks awesome!!



p.s. TAKE CARE OF MY CAR!!
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