The Official Houston Mechanic Thread
02-08-07, 06:19 AM
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I thought the 240 was nice looking.
Originally Posted by Driftfc3s
I bought mine for $2500 and it wasn't from a JDM clip importer.
I attended the 7 club meeting tonight, and although I met some nice fellas, I couldn't stay the whole time, I have work at 8pm. I never got to meet this guy Chuck.
I didn't really get too much of anyone actually there at the meet that would work on my car, but I think I may use Phillip's buddy to work on mine.
I'm still looking for a mechanic soon.
Someone please help me out.
I was the guy in the riced out black 240sx
I attended the 7 club meeting tonight, and although I met some nice fellas, I couldn't stay the whole time, I have work at 8pm. I never got to meet this guy Chuck.
I didn't really get too much of anyone actually there at the meet that would work on my car, but I think I may use Phillip's buddy to work on mine.
I'm still looking for a mechanic soon.
Someone please help me out.
I was the guy in the riced out black 240sx
02-08-07, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by twokrx7
I thought the 240 was nice looking.
Help me revive her.
03-26-07, 11:19 AM
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that can do a full engine check up or rebuild on rotary engines? my car has been acting horribly ever since a h3 rear ended me 
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03-26-07, 11:33 AM
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Give Bryan at Maz-Max a call. 713-896-8005, he is the service manager there and is a RX-Club member and will give you honest answers. He is also a FD and FC owner too!
03-26-07, 11:35 AM
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Your other alternative is to bring her out to the next club meeting on the 3rd and have some of the resident "pros" take a look at her.
PS - Beware of rotary "mechanics" named Gabriel.
PS - Beware of rotary "mechanics" named Gabriel.
03-26-07, 11:46 AM
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thanks, well the problem is after the incident the car has a very rough idle, i'll post up a vid after i get off of work, the car's goin to be under the knife either later today or tomorrow to fix the body damage.
03-26-07, 11:50 AM
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also to add, when i checked the car this morning, there was the smell of gas coming out of the engine bay and also looked like smoke on the driver side. if i dont send the car to the shop i will take it to the meet. 
03-26-07, 01:28 PM
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there was the smell of gas coming out of the engine bay and also looked like smoke on the driver side
03-26-07, 06:55 PM
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First thing you should check (if you havent already) is the two lower spark plugs.. take one (or two) of them out and see if they are wet with gas, if so then the engine is flooded and there are some simple steps outlined here on the forum on how to un-flood a rotary.
Otherwise, I might be inclined to believe that when you got hit one or more of your vacuum hoses got knocked loose, there are like 100 + connections where they could have come loose or broken under the intake and in various other spots around the engine.
Otherwise, I might be inclined to believe that when you got hit one or more of your vacuum hoses got knocked loose, there are like 100 + connections where they could have come loose or broken under the intake and in various other spots around the engine.
03-26-07, 09:20 PM
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Where in the area do you live?
Fuel smell in the engine area is most often caused by the fuel pulsation dampner leaking. Any FD that has not had it changed is a firebomb waiting to explode!
The rubber nipple on top breaks off and causes fuel to leak.
Considering that you were hit in the rear; the pump or it's lines may have been damaged and causing low fuel pressure.
The only damage in the front would be due to SHOCK breaking something that is brittle. This also includes the engine harness if it is still the original. This is another item that is a time bomb.
Chuck (one of the local pros)
Fuel smell in the engine area is most often caused by the fuel pulsation dampner leaking. Any FD that has not had it changed is a firebomb waiting to explode!
The rubber nipple on top breaks off and causes fuel to leak.
Considering that you were hit in the rear; the pump or it's lines may have been damaged and causing low fuel pressure.
The only damage in the front would be due to SHOCK breaking something that is brittle. This also includes the engine harness if it is still the original. This is another item that is a time bomb.
Chuck (one of the local pros)
03-26-07, 10:37 PM
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im around the nw area, mainly around 249 and beltway 8. my car was sandwiched so it could be anything. i'm goin to try to unflood the car tomorrow morning. truthfully i dont see any kind of leaks but i do see smoke and some smell fuel when i try to start the car. everything is still original (other then the usual tune-up stuff), i barely hit 52k miles on the car.
03-27-07, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by DamnitzRoger
im around the nw area, mainly around 249 and beltway 8. my car was sandwiched so it could be anything. i'm goin to try to unflood the car tomorrow morning. truthfully i dont see any kind of leaks but i do see smoke and some smell fuel when i try to start the car. everything is still original (other then the usual tune-up stuff), i barely hit 52k miles on the car.
03-27-07, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by philiptompkins
if it'll start take her out to the meet today, you'll get to meet plenty of other 7 owners!
03-27-07, 04:20 PM
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i'll try to get it out there, lol, i might try to bring a tool set in case something can be done temporary.. the bodyshop i sent it to and insurance will be taking a look at it and the estimate on damages.
03-27-07, 05:58 PM
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hahhahahah
Originally Posted by DrKilljoy
Your other alternative is to bring her out to the next club meeting on the 3rd and have some of the resident "pros" take a look at her.
PS - Beware of rotary "mechanics" named Gabriel.
PS - Beware of rotary "mechanics" named Gabriel.
that is the funniest thing ever!!!! but its the truth.....lol..everyone who comes to houston hears about Gabriel one way or another!!!!
03-28-07, 10:53 PM
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this is how the car idles before it started to keep dying. now it doesnt start, so could this be a symptom of flooding?
03-29-07, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DamnitzRoger
ignore where the rpm gauge is at.. im trying to figure out what made it read that high...
Yea i was going to say that was high for the sound of the motor.
Where are you located, I do alot of On-Site rotary work... Ask Keith,Phil,Roland, ect
Check the MAP hose connection, or the TPS (Need a Ohm meter for this)