Sportblackpanel
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Sportblackpanel
Hello Everyone,
I am a proud owner of a rotary RX7 for 36 years! Super fun car to drive!
Over the years I have read many interesting and very knowledgeable information from the rx7 club.
Thanks to all of you, I kept her on the road.
Sportblackpanel
I am a proud owner of a rotary RX7 for 36 years! Super fun car to drive!
Over the years I have read many interesting and very knowledgeable information from the rx7 club.
Thanks to all of you, I kept her on the road.
Sportblackpanel
Definitely a beautiful example of an 85 S! I love the optional aluminum wheels and the aftermarket sunroof is also a nice touch. It looks great! Does the car have factory air conditioning as well? The paneling below the rub strip, is it chrome or a polished black?
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Thanks!
I'm really not sure. They must have been factory installed. I am the 2nd owner. It was bought new by the 1st. I purchased it from him in 1985. I placed
52,500 miles on the car.
Automatic transmission. Air Conditioning, factory installed AM/FM Stereo Cassette and Cruise control. Installed popup sun roof.
All original 56,500 miles.
I'm really not sure. They must have been factory installed. I am the 2nd owner. It was bought new by the 1st. I purchased it from him in 1985. I placed
52,500 miles on the car.
Automatic transmission. Air Conditioning, factory installed AM/FM Stereo Cassette and Cruise control. Installed popup sun roof.
All original 56,500 miles.
What's interesting about your car is that it appears that you have the non power mirrors which were on the S model only. However, the S model was not available with an automatic transmission. The aluminum wheels, cruise control, and air conditioning were optional on the S. Am I seeing the mirrors incorrectly? Are they in fact power mirrors?
Also, I do not see a windshield sunshade at the top. Indicative of an S model as well. Do you have a dead pedal in the driver side footwell? Does your hatch area have a light?
Also, I do not see a windshield sunshade at the top. Indicative of an S model as well. Do you have a dead pedal in the driver side footwell? Does your hatch area have a light?
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Sorry No power mirrors, No windshield sunshade, No hatch area light. A footrest area in driver side.
I am having an issue with oil leaking, a drip when running, under the left front driver side tire.
I did some research on the location of the oil leak, I emailed a rotary specialist, he told me it is possible that the o-rings located under the beehive oil cooler need replaced. He said that the o-rings in time will flatten and may cause the oil leak. The only problem is that I cannot repair this myself. I can not find anyone close in my area for repair. the closest is 2-3 hours away. Mazdaverx713b, I appreciate any advice you can give me.
Thanks,
Sportblackpanel
I am having an issue with oil leaking, a drip when running, under the left front driver side tire.
I did some research on the location of the oil leak, I emailed a rotary specialist, he told me it is possible that the o-rings located under the beehive oil cooler need replaced. He said that the o-rings in time will flatten and may cause the oil leak. The only problem is that I cannot repair this myself. I can not find anyone close in my area for repair. the closest is 2-3 hours away. Mazdaverx713b, I appreciate any advice you can give me.
Thanks,
Sportblackpanel
From what you describe,, the car is certainly an S model.. weird to hear it has an automatic transmission. They were no supposed to be available in an S. Pretty neat indeed.
Since this is an intros section and we typically don't discuss repairs in this section, I'll be brief on what I think. The person that gave you advice is pointing you in the right direction as that oil leak is common given the age of the car. The beehive o-rings are located on the oil filter pedestal and there are four in total. You will also need a new pair of crush washers for the banjo bolt that secures the large hard oil feed line to the oil cooler. This feed line runs from the front cover to the oil cooler and is susceptible to leaking if rust has set in. Depending on the condition of the line, there's a good chance that the oil filter pedestal o-rings are leaking. While you're in there, you may consider replacing tooth of the coolant hoses that feed and return coolant to the oil cooler. The lower hose is no doubt swollen due to being soaked in oil. This can result in failure of the hose and you can quickly ruin your engine should the coolant hose give up the ghost on the highway. Been there. This is a good time to flush the coolant and perform an oil change, as you will lose coolant and oil.
Its not a difficult job overall. A couple of hours at best. Its a shame that you're not closer, as I would have you bring the car by and I would repair it for you.
Since this is an intros section and we typically don't discuss repairs in this section, I'll be brief on what I think. The person that gave you advice is pointing you in the right direction as that oil leak is common given the age of the car. The beehive o-rings are located on the oil filter pedestal and there are four in total. You will also need a new pair of crush washers for the banjo bolt that secures the large hard oil feed line to the oil cooler. This feed line runs from the front cover to the oil cooler and is susceptible to leaking if rust has set in. Depending on the condition of the line, there's a good chance that the oil filter pedestal o-rings are leaking. While you're in there, you may consider replacing tooth of the coolant hoses that feed and return coolant to the oil cooler. The lower hose is no doubt swollen due to being soaked in oil. This can result in failure of the hose and you can quickly ruin your engine should the coolant hose give up the ghost on the highway. Been there. This is a good time to flush the coolant and perform an oil change, as you will lose coolant and oil.
Its not a difficult job overall. A couple of hours at best. Its a shame that you're not closer, as I would have you bring the car by and I would repair it for you.
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I wish I lived closer too!
Thank you so much for all the information and advice, it sounds simple, but not for me.
I haven't found anyone around my area that is knowledgeable about the rotary engine.
I've taken the RX7 to several foreign mechanics my area and they don't want to be bothered with the rotary.
I think I've reached the time, to say goodbye to my RX7, and put it up for sale.
Can I sell it on this, Mazda RX7 forum?
sportblackpanel
I wish I lived closer too!
Thank you so much for all the information and advice, it sounds simple, but not for me.
I haven't found anyone around my area that is knowledgeable about the rotary engine.
I've taken the RX7 to several foreign mechanics my area and they don't want to be bothered with the rotary.
I think I've reached the time, to say goodbye to my RX7, and put it up for sale.
Can I sell it on this, Mazda RX7 forum?
sportblackpanel
