I'm in mandeville La. not far from New Orleans and can't find anyone to work on my 87 rx7 na. If you know a mechanic please let me know. Someone told me about cat 5 motorsports in Houma but thats 2 hr from me.

 

Try your local Mazda dealer.

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Thanks for the dealer info but when I went by there they said it would be about a three week waiting period because they only have one guy that works on anything this old and I would have to leave it with them and not just make an appointment to bring it in. I got the feeling they didn't want to work on my car.

 

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I can't send you a pm due to not enough posts yet. My car is a 87 na that I just put a 88 motor in. The problem I'm having is a knocking under hard acceleration. It starts up fine and so far has never flooded. It idles a little ruff but not bad at all. When I installed the engine it had about 35000 miles on a rebuild. I changed the fuel pulsation dampener and I had to change the ecu because the old engine had low imped. fuel injectors and the new one has high imped. I have also installed a Racing Beat downpipe and presilencer and a Borla cat back exhaust.If you have any thoughts on the cause of the knocking please let me know. Thanks

 

That's so argh...You need to call or write Mazda and report them. As a Mazda dealer they can make an appointment. You don't need to leave it there
for 3 weeks.. or you should not have to leave it there unless it's in service.

They don't deserve to be called a Mazda service center with that kind of b.s.

I can understand having a go to guy. Oh well fk them they dont' deserve your money. How does he know you won't buy a new Mazda? I would ask for the dealership GM and tell them how much they blow.

 

Yeah thats kind of how I feel, FKem! I can find a real rotary guy to fix it. I can drive it like it is but I really want it right. I would rather have someone working on my car that really likes the rotary engine and not just because he works at Mazda and has to do it. I was thinking about taking off all the fuel injection and going to carbs. I had a 80 7 that was carb and it never gave me a problem. I dont know about fuel injection and fuel mgnt systems or tuning so I think I would be able to do repairs a little easier if I went to carbs. Whats your thoughts on that?

 

Knocking could be your mixture is too lean. Also replace fuel filter. Try another fuel brand for a month as well.

 

Thanks, I never changed the filter in the line only the screen one in the tank.

 

Jonathan I got your PM but cant reply yet due to not enough posts. I will give you a call. Thanks

 

if you do go carb i have a holley that i can give you. i live in mississippi. dont know if it is big enough for your 13b.

 

Thanks, I'm going to bring my car to a shop. If that doesn't work out I will contact you. I don't want to take something I might not use.

 

Jonathan is a good choice!

 

I'll let you know how it turns out and if I decide to go carbs. Thanks for all the suggestions and help.

 

I live in Mandeville La. (close to New Orleans) and have been trying to find a rotary mechanic. I have been looking on the south forum but I have not found anyone remotely close. I have tried several repairs suggested by people here but I couldn't get it running right and now it won't start at all. I just need someone with rotary knowledge to fix it. I am thinking about towing it to Atlanta , I know of three shops there but thats about 8 hrs away. I like this car and want to keep it rotary. Please let me know of any shops that may be able to help. I have a 87 RX7 na stock with racing Beat downpipe and Borla Cat Back. Thanks

 

Woo Hoo! Jonathan is going to look at my car. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks everyone.

 

go to www.myspace.com/iceblueperformance the shop is in pensacola

 

Jonathan figured out the problem in about thirty min.. He really knows his stuff. If you need a rotary guy near New Orleans He is your best bet. Besides that he's a cool dude.

 

Thank you Troy! It was no problem at all.
-J

 

How do I find this jonathan? I need some help in his area. Please help.

 

I have a 85 rx7 and need intake coolant seals changed. My mechanic has retired and am looking for a well versed rotary man. Could you please send a link to Jonathan.
Thank you

 

Go to his profile and look for PM or MAIL link, and also look at his friends. Do the same for them for a contact.

The following info is old so I can not say how accurate it is.
Jonathan 1-972-839-1121
Jonathan & Stephanie: 1-281-846-5309
Jonathan Nash NO La. 504-952-2936
Freddie - Houma 985-856-0916 ,knows Jonathon and use to work on our cars.

 

Jonathan is Gorilla Race Engineering
gorillaraceengineering.com has contact info

 

I'm in Mandeville, Louisiana, close to New Orleans, and I've been struggling to find a mechanic to work on my 1987 RX7 NA. I've heard about Cat 5 Motorsports in Houma, but that's a two-hour drive from my location. If you know of any mechanics closer to Mandeville or New Orleans who specialize in this, I'd greatly appreciate the recommendation!

 

Johnathan Bruce is in Kenner.