Yeah, we need to get this organized!

 

New update in the Iowa 7 Meet thread...please use that thread for all meet correspondence.

Rich

 

So, if I have to hit my starter to make it work, does that mean it's going, or can I keep hitting it for a couple of months? And where can I hit it to make the best possible effect?

 

Does anyone have an S5 TII front lip?

Thanks!
Jesse

 

Scratch that, starter's fine. Now it's acting like it's out of gas, despite the 3 gallons in the tank, or like the fuel pump is dead. It'll start it I prime the carb, but die immenently.

 

not very far... i only have one set of tools and not a lot of knowledge about these cars yet.

i did notice while i was under the car though... therre is a lot more oil leaking than what i thought...

 

If you are dead set on removing the turbos, here are some steps which should help:

1. Start by disconnecting your intake. Depending on what type of intake you have, you may just need to remove the intake tubes or completely remove the intake itself. With my M2 CAI, I can leave the box in the car and just remove the intake hoses.

2. Remove the Y-pipe crossover to the IC

3. Remove the BOV hose to the Y-pipe (and the vacuum connection to the UIM)

4. Disconnect all vacuum lines from the Y-pipe to the LIM

5. Remove the intake elbows off both turbos (10mm socket)

6. Unbolt the downpipe/pre-cat and remove it

7. Unbolt the Y-pipe from the turbos and pull it out

Make sure not to loose any of the gaskets as you remove pieces. At this point, you are ready to start unbolting the turbo. Take a look at the picture I took in the following thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/stock-twin-turbo-nuts-bolts-locations-485829/

Those are the bolts required to remove the turbos. Before pulling the turbos off, you need to remove the coolant lines. The line which will make the largest mess is the front lower turbo line. It points down so all the coolant above it will run out. I use a rubber cap from the HELP! section in most auto stores to plug it.

With the coolant lines off, you are ready to pull the turbos out.

Good luck.

 

Also, how hard are your vaccuum lines? I'd be a little skidish i they're hard as rock. I really don't want to completely **** your system. I'm about done with my car and i have a final exam on Wednesday so any time after that will work for me if you want my help...

 

Yeah that would be sweet. any sundays work best for me. how bout you? what kind of stuff do i need to take them out? any special tools or parts? im almost scared to get them out and see how bad they are...

 

i do already have basically all the intake off...

 

does anyone have an extra outer drivers side door handle?

 

for what year ? i have one for a first gen

 

Well i have tools. I just wanted to see if i needed to bring them. I think i could probably do next sunday.

You'll have to spend some money if you want to find a driver side door handle. At least $100.

 

93 third gen


i have just a small set of ratchets nothing special though. what time next sunday?

 

I'll have to let you know a little later in the week.

 

ok cool. would you drive your FD up here? i wouldnt trust mine ot go that far right now thats for sure... but it has no intake on it and bad turbos hahaha

 

Continue with the rest of the steps I listed above. You should be able to get to the point were you are dealing with the downpipe or be ready to remove the turbos with just your basic tools.

 

Yeah i'll try to. It just depends if i have any problems till then. I still haven't tested it since getting it done last night.

 

this is basically exactly what my car is doing. i am wondering if it is not even the turbos. but it does seem like i am getting smoke from the turbos and at least one if not both of them are not working. i do have the car running now though. and when i drive it there is absolutely no power what so ever. but it will stay running now.

any body have any ideas?

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/need-help-blown-turbos-642189/

 

If sunday still works for you, i can just come take a look at it and give my personal opinion. I'm no guru but i love working on these cars after figuring out how everything works and is put together.

 

yeah. any second opinion would be awesome. just let me know what time works best for you.

im hooked on these cars too. i have had a ton of cars. i wont trade my rx7 for anything. even though it always needs work

 

Just say it's slow.

They lose interest faster.

 

haha

says the man who has answered "is it fast?" to many ricers

 

Hahaha now I have to answer "Does it run?"

Solved the problem with the acura removal.

Not sure what to do with the FD for now but atleast there should be one less car in your drive way LOL.

 

Any plans for a meet sometime? My RX-7 is running perfectly with 28-30 MPG, so a trip isn't a problem for me.