M14socom

The other day I noticed a fuel spot on the ground after letting the car warm up and pulling out of my driveway. I checked the fluid and it was gas. I have looked for a leak... I even layed on the ground for a good while and didn't see any drips. I have checked fuel lines and everything. The motor was installed by a mazda dealership in KS. Do you think that this would be covered in a warranty. I don't like the idea of someone else working on my car but I am unable to find the leak...?

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

It's most likely under the upper intake manifold, where it's pooling then dripping to the ground. I can't stress this enough - do NOT DRIVE THE CAR until you fix the problem. This is a recipe for a SERIOUS engine fire, more than one FD has been burnt to the ground!

If a Mazda dealer installed the motor, they should fix it. That's just a sloppy install on their part - it's not hard to have a leak-free fuel system.

Dale

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

If I had to take a guess, I would say----FPD.

Fuel Pulsation Dampener, located on the prim fuel rail under the uim and all the seq crap. Mine started leaking at around 90k miles. You can get a new one from ray at malloy for around 100-50 bucks.

M14socom

Thanks for the information. Its not my daily driven car so I don't really have a poblem not driving it. I'll get it to the dealer as quick as a can.

Red Suns

And just for safe measure, you do carry a fire extinguisher in your 7 right? If not, go get one!

caredden

iTrader: (148)

Don't go to your local dealer for the FPD. They will charge you too much money. Call Ray at Malloy (888-533-3400) and he can one or two day it to you ($5 shipping). Unless you have a local dealer hookup, Malloy will be much cheaper. When you call and order from Malloy, just mention your are an RX-7 forum member and you will get a reduced price.

Good luck with your repair.

M14socom

I'm not going to buy one, it better be covered in the warranty on the new engine. Thanks for the help though.

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

I doubt it will be. FPD is part of the fuel system, which is not changed or serviced with a normal engine rebuild.

I'm not sure I'd even drive it or start the engine. The thought of a fire is an order of magnitude more scary than having to struggle through the job myself in my driveway. I would either get it flatbed towed to a rotary shop or be really nice to some local FD owners who might be bribed (beer) into helping.

Dave

j1co

I would bet anything that it is the fpd. I just had this problem with my car. It is a pretty easy fix if you are a little mechanically hand. take off your fpd by a fuel pressure regulator and hard line it to your fuel rail. your car will run exactly the same juss=t much safer. If you have any question pm me.