So i have a s4 TII engine but trying to figure out what transmission i got. I assumed it was tII as well... so ordered a starter, wrong, so sent it back and got an n/a starter. Still not right. It was closer in size but didn't line up on the trana right. Finally had my old one matched up and parts store is saying its coming up as 86-91 1.3l auto.

I tried looking around on google but no luck. I ordered that starter but still does not tell me what trans i got. I have a 5 speed.

 

A turbo or automatic starter will do.

 

But still doesnt answer which transmission i have?

 

the transmissions are easy to ID.

if you're under the car, the turbo has a flat bottom cover with ~20 bolts holding it on.

the NA transmission just has the drain plug.

 

For sure not a turbo then. Thank you guys

 

If it has a separate bell housing then it is a Turbo transmission.

 

I have gotten a t2 m/t... a t2 auto.. an n/a m/t and an n/a auto and none look the same

 

the turbo starter solenoid faces the driver side and towards the ground from the starter, the n/a faces straight up, when mounted to the transmission.

reference:



this is the 5 speed turbo manual and you can see how the starter mounts and is oriented.

 

Pictures

 

that appears to be the correct starter, what is not fitting correctly to the TII tranny?

 

Thats the old one. Parts store cant find one to match for some reason. Maybe its just them messing up

 

well yeah, they're using a computer with generic pictures and the RX7 has never had a strong aftermarket support so sometimes the books are wrong or parts are unavailable.

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i have run into many cases where the parts stores mix non turbo and turbo parts up, claiming to be for turbo but they are for n/a. the above starter should be for a turbo, but i have no experience ordering a turbo starter from rockauto, but the price is right... even if you choose to not bother sending the core back.


too bad you're just far enough away, i have a new set of brushes sitting right here if it's just the motor that is not functioning(which is usually the case).

in some cases there is nothing wrong with the starter, but the ignition wiring in the car is just too old and has too much resistance to pass the energy down to the solenoid. have you had the starter tested?

 

I got one today im gonna try but nose looks a different

 

the nose differences are based on manufacturer, not all the castings are nippondenso starters so you may see some slight variations.

 

Thanks. It fits

 

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