Wife needs help with husbands toy
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Hey everyone. This is my first time on here so hopefully this works. My husband made me buy a Mazda RX7 '92. He was so anxious that he didn't even test drive it. It just looked cool and he took the guys word for it. So anyway, when we bought it, it was terrible to drive. My husband isn't a mechanic so he's always guessing whats wrong with it. First the car was way to bumpy. And we found out it was the springs. The recent owners had heated them and they were just ugly. So we sorted that and got new ones. Then whenever you take your leg off the accelarator the car pulls and makes this hideous noise. And then after we drive it, when you lift the bonnet up, there is something red hot underneath the engine. Whatever that is. Maybe a leak in the muffler, I have no idea, neither does my husband. The car is standard, hasn't had any modifications or anything really. So really what I want to know is, how can we fix this heap?? I never drive it because I think its going to break down :scared: If you know any cost effective ways to make the car safe!!!!! please reply to this email!! :wallbash: much love... Mrs Wife |
Hey, where abouts are you? I am in auckland and may be able to help.
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Bone stock '92 eh? That thing glowing red hot under your car is probably your main cat, as JDM/NZ exports didn't have a pre-cat. This means one of two things: your main cat is clogged, or you're running on your leading plugs only, or a little bit of both. Do a full tuneup on the car:
Plugs Wires FULL fluid flush and fill TPS Fuel Pulsation Dampener Fuel Filter Check your top (trailing) plugs for spark. If this doesn't fix your main cat glowing problem, your cat might be clogged. If it does, source a new(used) stock main cat and just enjoy the car. Post in the 3rd gen section to figure out the rest of your problems. |
it wouldnt be a bad idea to run a compression test. that will tell you much better what kinda shape the engine is in.
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Originally Posted by L0VEaroha
(Post 7753011)
Then whenever you take your leg off the accelarator the car pulls and makes this hideous noise. jack it up.. and check the brakes and wheel bearings |
I wonder if the hideous noise she's referring to is the BOV lol...
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I'm sure the Aussies on this board will point you in the direction of a good mechanic that specializes in these cars. It probably just needs some sorting as the previous owner might have done some questionable mechanics on it.
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Originally Posted by L0VEaroha
(Post 7753011)
My husband made me buy a Mazda RX7 '92.
Originally Posted by L0VEaroha
(Post 7753011)
He was so anxious that he didn't even test-drive it. It just looked cool and he took the guys word for it.
Originally Posted by L0VEaroha
(Post 7753011)
I never drive it because I think its going to break down :scared:
Originally Posted by L0VEaroha
(Post 7753011)
If you know any cost effective ways to make the car safe!!!!! please reply to this
You can get a “scheduled maintenance services” checklist off this site. |
Originally Posted by 2Fierce
(Post 7931614)
I wonder if the hideous noise she's referring to is the BOV lol...
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
(Post 7932249)
I'm sure the Aussies on this board will point you in the direction of a good mechanic that specializes in these cars. It probably just needs some sorting as the previous owner might have done some questionable mechanics on it.
Anywho, I am still here and happy to help if your in my area otherwise depending on where you live I should be able to help find soeone to help :) |
Sorry, I had brain freeze.
One of my clients is in Australia so yes I do know the difference. Both countries look great on TV. :) |
go to someone localy that know rotaries, and let them figure out whats wrong with it...
PICS would be a GREAT way to get some help around here regardng ur car. |
Originally Posted by francogt1
(Post 7942602)
go to someone localy that know rotaries, and let them figure out whats wrong with it...
PICS would be a GREAT way to get some help around here regardng ur car. |
If you're in or near Auckland, give Mark or Charlie a call at Rotary Engine Specialists 09-262-0405
These guys are really helpfull and highly trustworthy unlike a lot of backyarders that are around... Goodluck ! |
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