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duggiesrx7 Dec 1, 2012 08:15 AM

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Hey every one Richard and new to site wndvalso bought first rx7. Well after a few months of trying to get my 88 n/a running I decided to check compression with a gauge instead of by ear and it did not look well so I decided to pull everything and prep for a Tii conversion.also while the engine is out I can painted do all the body work while I work on find a donor car or buying all the part. I haven't fully decided on my goalbfor the project yet but I will keep ya'll updated.

duggiesrx7 Dec 2, 2012 04:46 PM

Sorry about that last post it was sent from my phone and a pain in the butt.

Well yesterday got the motor removed and on my table and it is stripped down and im just trying to find some one with a 21/8 socket to break the the fly wheel loose and then ill open the motor and and see whats good. Im a little worried they was alot of rust in the water pump housing and a couple parts attached to the motor were full of dirt and dirt diver nest im scared to see what in the internals but we shall see tonite im just clean and reorganizing.

The clutch looks almost brand new and once i find out how to figure out how much shipping will be ill be selling the transmission with the clutch. More pics will be posted tonite.

duggiesrx7 Dec 3, 2012 12:04 AM

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Well its finaly apart after some beating and tool making. Every thing seems smooth but coolant passages are gummed up pretty bad. The rotors look good besides carbon build up but the apex seals were able to rock back and fourth. Does any one know its that's ok? I going to buy a feeler gauge tomm and check them

duggiesrx7 Jan 6, 2013 03:10 PM

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Before and after the prime engine bay will be painted today heading to get the paint now

clokker Jan 6, 2013 04:45 PM

There is a (presumably homeless) person living in your bay.
If he's gonna stay, you'll have to paint him, too.

ben.farnath Jan 6, 2013 05:16 PM

It's gonna be rather slow with only a 1HP (human power) motor

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duggiesrx7 Jan 6, 2013 05:55 PM

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Homeless person is gone lol

duggiesrx7 Jan 7, 2013 05:34 PM

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Painting complete in the engine bay time to reassemble except the engine which I haven't decided yet

duggiesrx7 Jan 10, 2013 12:20 AM

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Just a little more sanding and dent repairs on the doors and will be ready for prime and paint...most probably Saturday priming will start

duggiesrx7 Jan 11, 2013 07:34 PM

I do have a question if any one can answer this. I have an S4 if I buy an S5 motor with the harness and ecu will the other plug that goes into it match up?

duggiesrx7 Jan 12, 2013 11:47 PM

well i got my new rack & pinion today and didnt realize the s5 was different from the s4. Does any one know if it will make a difference since im probably putting a s5 motor in mine

SpeedOfLife Jan 12, 2013 11:55 PM

The rack and pinion should match the chassis, not the motor, however if you have power steering I don't know if there are any differences for the pump hose connections.

misterstyx69 Jan 12, 2013 11:56 PM

By rack and pinion,do you mean power steering rack or manual rack?

duggiesrx7 Jan 13, 2013 12:06 AM

manual rack im sorry

duggiesrx7 Jan 13, 2013 12:09 AM

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clokker Jan 13, 2013 08:15 AM

That's a power rack.

duggiesrx7 Jan 13, 2013 08:21 AM

Ty.

duggiesrx7 Jan 13, 2013 10:04 AM

As long as I install an s5 motor it should work am I correct?

duggiesrx7 Jan 14, 2013 12:42 PM

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First coat of prime found some minor body work that I didn't see before.

duggiesrx7 Jan 18, 2013 11:52 PM

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First coat of paint

wthdidusay82 Jan 18, 2013 11:58 PM

Nice man. Black like my car

Rotary >Pistons

duggiesrx7 Jan 19, 2013 10:11 AM

yea its coming together slowly........ now im trying to decided s4 or s5 motor.

wthdidusay82 Jan 19, 2013 12:32 PM

Turbo or na?

S5 is better for both but parts are harder to find.

Rotary >Pistons

duggiesrx7 Feb 10, 2013 06:53 PM

I havent updated in a while but i have good new. So last nite i was looking for a parts car..... i found 1990 gxl red in color with a uncompleted jdm swap. I went and looked at the car and it does not have a dent or scratch on it and the only thing the needs to be painted is the spoiler and the sun roof and also the interior is immaculate. I paid the guy 700 for the car and pick it up saturday. that means the one in my garage have become a parts car but i like to believe i got a steal.


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