Where can i buy a gasket for the afm ?
02-01-13, 10:37 PM
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Make one..it's not special.
takes about 2 minutes.
Put a piece of gasket paper over the Afm and tap lightly with a Small ball peen,or anything that won't kill it..
it will leave the indent in the paper,then cut the paper to shape it.
For the bolt holes i just lay the paper down and use a same size drill bit on low speed...makes perfect holes!
DONE!
takes about 2 minutes.
Put a piece of gasket paper over the Afm and tap lightly with a Small ball peen,or anything that won't kill it..
it will leave the indent in the paper,then cut the paper to shape it.
For the bolt holes i just lay the paper down and use a same size drill bit on low speed...makes perfect holes!
DONE!
02-01-13, 10:46 PM
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Make one..it's not special.
takes about 2 minutes.
Put a piece of gasket paper over the Afm and tap lightly with a Small ball peen,or anything that won't kill it..
it will leave the indent in the paper,then cut the paper to shape it.
For the bolt holes i just lay the paper down and use a same size drill bit on low speed...makes perfect holes!
DONE!
takes about 2 minutes.
Put a piece of gasket paper over the Afm and tap lightly with a Small ball peen,or anything that won't kill it..
it will leave the indent in the paper,then cut the paper to shape it.
For the bolt holes i just lay the paper down and use a same size drill bit on low speed...makes perfect holes!
DONE!
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02-01-13, 11:26 PM
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ask for the Fel-Pro gasket paper kit at Napa or any Auto store..maybe Car Quest,Auto Quest.
It contains cork,paper,gas resistant stuff.
I use the blue colored paper.
It really doesn't matter about thickness,as long as it does the job.I don't like cork on this application
Package is like a couple sheets of Typing paper size..wrapped in Cello-wrap..
It contains cork,paper,gas resistant stuff.
I use the blue colored paper.
It really doesn't matter about thickness,as long as it does the job.I don't like cork on this application
Package is like a couple sheets of Typing paper size..wrapped in Cello-wrap..
02-02-13, 11:55 AM
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the factory gasket is like a paper bag kind of material, in fact i'd just use a shopping bag, its a really unimportant gasket
02-02-13, 12:27 PM
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Why would you worry about putting this gasket on? There are so much more critical areas of the car than that gasket. You think that 1% of unfiltered air that might get sucked in through the gap between the AFM body and the air filter box body will make a difference?
To answer your question I have a few of them hanging on my wall if you absolutely can't sleep without one being there. They came in factory gasket kits a few years ago, and are made of cork.
To answer your question I have a few of them hanging on my wall if you absolutely can't sleep without one being there. They came in factory gasket kits a few years ago, and are made of cork.
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02-04-13, 03:05 AM
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Make one..it's not special.
takes about 2 minutes.
Put a piece of gasket paper over the Afm and tap lightly with a Small ball peen,or anything that won't kill it..
it will leave the indent in the paper,then cut the paper to shape it.
For the bolt holes i just lay the paper down and use a same size drill bit on low speed...makes perfect holes!
DONE!
takes about 2 minutes.
Put a piece of gasket paper over the Afm and tap lightly with a Small ball peen,or anything that won't kill it..
it will leave the indent in the paper,then cut the paper to shape it.
For the bolt holes i just lay the paper down and use a same size drill bit on low speed...makes perfect holes!
DONE!
02-04-13, 08:51 PM
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I don't mind constructive criticism. I'm a good listener, knowledge coming from the wise members on here should definitely be taken.
I'm just a bit of a perfection artist. I like only the very best for my car.
These cars are very needy when it comes to proper maintenance, do it right the first time and you're much better off.
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I'm just a bit of a perfection artist. I like only the very best for my car.
These cars are very needy when it comes to proper maintenance, do it right the first time and you're much better off.
Rotary >Pistons
02-05-13, 12:36 AM
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I don't mind constructive criticism. I'm a good listener, knowledge coming from the wise members on here should definitely be taken.
I'm just a bit of a perfection artist. I like only the very best for my car.
These cars are very needy when it comes to proper maintenance, do it right the first time and you're much better off.
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I'm just a bit of a perfection artist. I like only the very best for my car.
These cars are very needy when it comes to proper maintenance, do it right the first time and you're much better off.
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That's kind of like picking up a 45 year old stripper at the club and marrying her so that she can cook/clean, and you can bring her to dinners with your parents and church on sunday mornings while overlooking all her flaws and "experience"...but then you having a nervous breakdown because there is a fly in your house.
Look man, if it'll make you feel better I'll give you one of the gaskets I have.
02-05-13, 12:49 AM
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02-05-13, 01:04 AM
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Can't afford a rebuild so the 160k engine is the only option I have, if not the car sits for months while I accumulate funds for a rebuild.
No its not the best option, I'd get a rebuild if I could. I'm just trying to make the best of what I got.
I'm a poor guy who doesn't have to enough money to take the best route.
It sucks trust me, i'm praying this engine runs , and long enough for me to get money for a rebuild.
I have this car to fix and a very needy girlfriend which makes it even harder to get this car going.
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No its not the best option, I'd get a rebuild if I could. I'm just trying to make the best of what I got.
I'm a poor guy who doesn't have to enough money to take the best route.
It sucks trust me, i'm praying this engine runs , and long enough for me to get money for a rebuild.
I have this car to fix and a very needy girlfriend which makes it even harder to get this car going.
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02-05-13, 01:05 AM
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Can't afford a rebuild so the 160k engine is the only option I have, if not the car sits for months while I accumulate funds for a rebuild.
No its not the best option, I'd get a rebuild if I could. I'm just trying to make the best of what I got.
I'm a poor guy who doesn't have to enough money to take the best route, no need to pour salt on the wound.
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No its not the best option, I'd get a rebuild if I could. I'm just trying to make the best of what I got.
I'm a poor guy who doesn't have to enough money to take the best route, no need to pour salt on the wound.
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My offer still stands, though.
02-05-13, 01:10 AM
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I haven't even put mmo in it because my priorities get messed up by my gf living with me.
I'm gonna take out the tranny/engine and get the spare compression tested and figure out how I can get a coolant pressure test done.
Crossing my fingers
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02-05-13, 01:18 AM
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I am worried about it. I mean its sitting outside under a tarp.
I haven't even put mmo in it because my priorities get messed up by my gf living with me.
I'm gonna take out the tranny/engine and get the spare compression tested and figure out how I can get a coolant pressure test done.
Crossing my fingers
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I haven't even put mmo in it because my priorities get messed up by my gf living with me.
I'm gonna take out the tranny/engine and get the spare compression tested and figure out how I can get a coolant pressure test done.
Crossing my fingers
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02-05-13, 01:27 AM
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So far I've bought :
intake gaskets, waterpump gaskets, oil pan gasket, s5 turbo/manifold (still need gasket for that), under body tray , thermostat/gasket, rad cap/tstat cap, cheap purolator air filter for stock airbox, stock airbox/snorkel, stock wheels/tires, stock ecu, afm.
Still need:
other gaskets , injectors cleaned, fuel filter, vacuum/fuel hoses, banjo bolt mod (should I really trust a stock pd? My last cars broke), motor mounts(might as well), maybe a water pump, Etc
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02-05-13, 10:50 AM
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if you think the Rx7 is bad, try even a BMW....
the part number for the AFM gasket in case anyone cares is F285-13-211A, list is $10.98
the part number for the AFM gasket in case anyone cares is F285-13-211A, list is $10.98
02-05-13, 11:50 AM
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5 hours to replace the blower motor on the E36 versus 30 minutes tops on the 7.
4 hours to replace a knock sensor on the E36 versus 20 minutes on the 7.
3 hours to rebuild the window regulator on the E36, never have done one on a 7.
RX7's aren't maintenance hogs compared to many other cars. the only reason they are considered high maintenance is due to their age, which is true of any car.
4 hours to replace a knock sensor on the E36 versus 20 minutes on the 7.
3 hours to rebuild the window regulator on the E36, never have done one on a 7.
RX7's aren't maintenance hogs compared to many other cars. the only reason they are considered high maintenance is due to their age, which is true of any car.
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02-05-13, 12:30 PM
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Never worked on a BMW, I can say anything with fwd isn't fun to work on.
I've always liked working on my 7, my last car was a 1998 Nissan 200sx Ser and that car didn't at all hold my interest, it did get very good gas mileage though.
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I've always liked working on my 7, my last car was a 1998 Nissan 200sx Ser and that car didn't at all hold my interest, it did get very good gas mileage though.
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02-05-13, 12:52 PM
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RX7's aren't maintenance hogs compared to many other cars. the only reason they are considered high maintenance is due to their age and the 11ty-thousand-degree engine bay temps that roast every wire, plastic and rubber piece in there causing a ton of collective issues that other cars would not have.