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This is my very first rotary. Better now then never right? IIts a Stock 1984 Mazda Rx7 Gsl for $200 cash! Couldn't pass it up. I have been looking for the right street/drift ride (on a budget of course) and I think I did just that!
I have a big journey ahead of me and its going to worth ever bit of time and effort once I get it on the road.
I will do my best to add every modification I do so that you can get a sense of how much it will cost and how hard of a job it will be for you DIY guys out there like me!
Now a little about the car.
1st off it turns over but doesn't start. If you spray state fluid into the carb it will start for a second and die out. Fuel problem? I will pull the fuel pumpand manually give it power to see if it work, maybe give it a bang or 2 because I don't have an idea when this car was started last. I will get back to that.
I see wires not connected so Im going to connect them back with a little bit of sodder and wrap it up.
Also rented a compression tester to test the motor. I will get back to that with results
Any recommendations on what I should do first? Day 1 Removed Hood so i can work on it easy. Going to clean it really good!
Its a great find to be honest!! An unmolested 84 GSL in Tender Blue Metallic is a great find any day in my book!! Personally I would restore the car and enjoy it the way it is. But as for the running issue, there are a few questions that come to mind.
How long has the car been sitting? The fuel in the tank can caramelize and solidify and will do the same in the pump ruining that. The tank can be removed and boiled out and resealed, but the pump and filter will need replaced and the lines will need blown out with compressed air after running some cleaner of your choice through them. You will also want to rebuild the carb. Rebuild kits are still available at around $40 each. Autozone sells a GP Sorensen kit for about that. That however is just the tip of the iceberg. Next will be plugs (NGK BR8EQ14) wires (NGK) cap, rotor, air filter, belts, hoses, oil and filter change, trans and diff oil change, coolant flush, vacuum line, brake and suspension inspection, tire replacement, lighting check, ground cleaning. Once that's done, the car should run and drive beautifully provided that there are no issues with the engine, diff or trans.
welcome to the forum. i agree, for 200 it's an excellent find. but i must ask that u move anything tech related to that section as this is strictly for intros only. thanx.
Welcome to the forum! Man, you're like the 5th person I've seen that's found one of these for under $500! What am I doing wrong in life? Anyways, good luck to ya!! Theres PLENTY of info on here to guide you on your journey. Since I've stalked this forum for years and recently started my journey, I've learned TONS of info and met some amazing people in the process. Hope all goes well!!
Welcome to the forum! Man, you're like the 5th person I've seen that's found one of these for under $500! What am I doing wrong in life? Anyways, good luck to ya!! Theres PLENTY of info on here to guide you on your journey. Since I've stalked this forum for years and recently started my journey, I've learned TONS of info and met some amazing people in the process. Hope all goes well!!
well you do get what you pay for! It needs a clutch (they said) come to find out it was slave cylinder thank god. But I have a forum on it if you want to follow along
Its a great find to be honest!! An unmolested 84 GSL in Tender Blue Metallic is a great find any day in my book!! Personally I would restore the car and enjoy it the way it is. But as for the running issue, there are a few questions that come to mind.
How long has the car been sitting? The fuel in the tank can caramelize and solidify and will do the same in the pump ruining that. The tank can be removed and boiled out and resealed, but the pump and filter will need replaced and the lines will need blown out with compressed air after running some cleaner of your choice through them. You will also want to rebuild the carb. Rebuild kits are still available at around $40 each. Autozone sells a GP Sorensen kit for about that. That however is just the tip of the iceberg. Next will be plugs (NGK BR8EQ14) wires (NGK) cap, rotor, air filter, belts, hoses, oil and filter change, trans and diff oil change, coolant flush, vacuum line, brake and suspension inspection, tire replacement, lighting check, ground cleaning. Once that's done, the car should run and drive beautifully provided that there are no issues with the engine, diff or trans.
the tip of the iceberg is right! I havnt looked down yet, keeping my hhead up because she needs alot but it will be worth every penny. Im going to start a forum on 12a maintenance specifically for my rx7. I will use all the help I can get.
12-20-18, 02:10 AM
