Got my new 82 gle on the road this week.needs water pump,hoses,thermostat,fuel gauge,tach repair,very old gas flushedthrough system and maybe later carb repair,internal engine decarbon and lube,good tuning and maybe removing converter.Any advice on best brands of parts,or best way to get started?Thanks in advance,MW

 

Things like hoses and water pumps can be purchased from an auto parts store. I suggest using only Mazda thermostats. You'll also have to go to the dealer for a carb rebuild kit and fuel sender.

The only to decarbonize an engine is to disassemble and clean it. Don't bother with "miracle" cures.

 

Malloy Mazda in Virginia is a great supplier of parts. You'll need to speak with the parts manager, Mr. Ray Crowe, as he's an expert with RX-7s. He gives great prices to RX-7 Club members, so mention that you heard of him through here. 703.490.8623

MazdaTrix is also a good supplier of dealership parts.
Hit up http://www.Mazdatrix.com


As far as regular parts, water pump, hoses and that kinda stuff, you can use any parts store... NAPA, Advance Auto Parts, RockAuto.com

I highly recommend using a Mazda OE thermostat though. There have been problems with cheaper Stant brand ones that you typically get form parts stores.


For Carb Repair, I recommend going through a member on this forum, Sterling... His company "Sterling Metal Works" does carb rebuilds including reworking the internals for more power... It'll take a little while for turnaround though.

The first gen section is pretty well stocked with knowledge. Check the FAQ, read up and search through the archives...