Can't identify a broken part
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Can't identify a broken part
My dad thinks it's probably called an 'oil switch'; its right above a pair of spark plugs closest to the front of the car. It needs replacing but we can't find anything like it on any big rx7 part dealers (We tried Mazdatrix, Pineapple, and a couple others). Anyone have links to a parts catalog or have any idea what part I'm talking about?
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Soon as I read this I knew it was the knock sensor which will leak an oilly wax like substance.
Unfortunately we have some newb who just threw out an answer without knowing what they talk about!
Beware!
Unfortunately we have some newb who just threw out an answer without knowing what they talk about!
Beware!
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I'd bet very few here were intimately familiar with the FD when they bought it. He screwed up and mis-identified a part. He's been corrected. Can we give him a break?
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I'm sort of relaying questions my dad has about the car into the forum, and checking out the FAQs and manuals myself. He's the pro, with 24 years of experience in the business to prove it. Waaaay back he used to own an RX-4 and that knowledge along with this forum are whats helping us get through a couple repairs and maintenance. Thanks for catching my mistake BTW.
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i highly doubt any of us knew much about a rotary before we owned one. Yea i knew how the engine worked, i knew the basics, i knew the statistics, but i couldnt tell you where the knock sensor was located before i owned one, and i doubt many other people could either., so dont feel bad.