hello everyone im new here great site. Im doing up my uncles rx7 he has had it since 1983 its a 1981 for the last 18 months its been sat in a garage rotting and i do mean rotting there was no arches left at all on the car, the bottom of the driver door was rotted, water leaked into the boot and there were holes in the front fenders at the side of the front wheels (bumper/arch) and rust on the sunroof and verious other places. But i know the underneath is solid as my grandad used to waxoil the chassis every year tedious but it paid off.
Luckely the engine is fine it smoked for ages but has cleared up. the car has done 80000 miles and is on its second engine the first a rotor went and was clattering around in 1992 39000 miles the second engine has done about 41000 and is still going strong.
We have just spent nearly 1000 ponds on the body and she is back to looking like a car, just a couple of niggely problems need sorting before it goes in for an mot.
Anyway the point is i bought a 1982 rx7 in gold off ebay for the engine i will be dropping the engine,gearbox,prop,diff and half shafts and keeping those the engine needs a rebuild as oil was gushing out of the bellhousing on top of the engine once we started it but it sounded fine had all its power and rev\'d up fine no clunking so hopefully i will only have to replace the seals and the rotors and housings will be fine cross my fingers.
i just wondered if there was any interest in the gold rx7 engineless as it would be a shame to crush a decent shell she has started to go on the arches and doors but nowhere near as bad as my uncles was all the glass is fine and interior is all present and correct i dont know how the chassis is i havent had a look yet but it felt solid as i was being towed 300 miles home.
If no one on here is interested in her she will go on ebay and if she doesnt sell i will strip her further ie doors, bootglass, wiring, sunroof, bonnet and weigh the chassis :( in keeping the alloy wheels as they charge for tyres. if anyone is interested in the car or any parts of it please let me know im in bolton near manchester in the uk by the way. Thanks for your time and once again great site loads of helpful information
what colour is the interior?
not sure if you can post pictures but im sure that would help
Mark
hi its a gold/brown colour i havent took any pics and dont know how to post them but the ebay listing is here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110081570281&sspagename=ADME:L:R
the pictures arnt the best but you get the idea
not sure if shaun needs any bits for his - but i doubt he would want the entire car
nice to see a FB in the northwest - there isnt many of them ( only 3 i know of - and 1 is yours ! )
Stu
i am willing to break the car up and ship parts as i cant see anyone wanting the full car was just a thought id offer it. my uncles is completely standard except a janspeed exhaust system and the air pump has been removed. but the exhaust system is goosed i need a full good condition system does anyone know how much the manifold is? iv seen one mentioned with extended pipes before they join as one pipe from the block does anyone know where these are obtainable and for how much? and was also wondering is there a way to tighten the steering box? she loves going round corners but wanders a tab on the straights. iv also heard you have to remap the ecu when changing exhausts is this true with an 81 carb? do they have ecu\'s or is that just relivent to the turbo\'d versions? thanks for your time
hiya
1 - you can tighten the steering box ( no idea how though )
2 - you cant remap the ECU without going standalone
shaun put a stainless system on his - and he hasnt had it tuned ( or dont think he has )
i will drop him a PM and point him to this thread :D
Stu
No, the ECU (in the passenger footwell) doesn\'t need any attention. If you take off the Thermal Reactor and fit a stainless system you only need to reset the emissions on the carb to (idle mixture) 3 to 4.5% CO at 900 rpm. This is because the factory mix will be too rich due to need for afterburning when the reactor was fitted. A firm in the West Country called Double \'S\' make stainless systems for Series 1, though I\'ve had mine from Elford and off a scrapper in the past!
thanks for that info do i need any special equiptment to measure the mixture as i alter it?
your car will not have an ecu as it is carb and not electronic fuel injection (efi) .. Might be interested in some bits, but would have to look at them first.
Hi, only just seen this thread :D Im not sure if I need any bits at the minute. How long have you had the car ???
The steering can be adjusted quite easily, you just take the metal cap off the middle boss of the steering box and use a flat screw-driver to adjust the rate. If its like mine the bushes on the idler arm on the other side of the car where completely knackered. This made a massive improvement for about 10quid :D
Where abouts in bolton are you ??
Shaun
hi thanks for your replies
alban1973 what parts would you want i can take some photos if you like
shaunwil thanks ill have a look at them bushes iv had the gold mazda about 2 weeks i drove down to cornwall and towed her home was a long day i wanted her for the spare engine and box really i needed an alternator n an exhaust but the exhaust isnt very clever but i want to have a good engine built before my uncles engine dies as it has covered 41000 miles his original engine threw its rear rotor out or something was clattering at 39000 im in great lever just off leveredge lane near morris green
The carb can be set up to run as smoothly as possible, to get the car to an emissions test machine at an MOT station, thats how I would do it. Or you can get a visiting tuner in, but tell them it\'s a rotary on the phone.
There is an electronic box where all the emission controls are handled, called an emission control unit; this is under a plate in the passenger footwell. This will most likely be solid state relays and electronics without any chips, in any case I\'ve never had to investigate mine for any reason in 3 cars and 20 years.
so is anyone interested in any of these parts?
Is it electronic ign? If so,are you selling any of those bits? I\'m after a couple of ignitors. F109\'s if poss.
no sorry im keeping everything engine wise im selling the body and interior parts panels maybe glass seats dash wiring heater matrix when i get to them carpet rear seats etc
What condition are seats in ?? Could you email me some photos of them to shaun.wilmer(AT)btinternet.com. Are all the door locks in good condition ??
Shaun
iv only had a quick look over the interior spent more time under the hood the passanger seat is in good condition the drivers has had more use there is a split in the fabric at the side closest to the door and a small hole in the base of the seat both repairable other than that in good condition there is no fading to the red part of the seat like there is in my uncles through use the locks appear to be fine i had to pop the boot lock when i collected the car as the doors was frozen shut and we couldnt get into the car but i dont think i damaged the lock i have 2 keys for the full lock set one original mazda key and one copied key both keys opperate all locks i know how annoying it is to have 3 keys to one car and was happy to see this car has lived with one set of locks the locks work fine the drivers side one has faded paint wise but has no rust on it would look good with a coat of black paint before being fitted, ill try and get some pictures posted soon of most parts of the car for sale
Cool, could you email me some images of the locks to shaun.wilmer AT btinternet.com. Rays got some good condition seats with my name on now :D
Shaun
Hello there
I may be interested in the nearside front wing if it\'s in good condition. Also does the vehicle have a twr bodykit (not asking too much :rolleyes:) I need the front bumper.
the wing is in one piece but rust has started could make a good wing but would need a bit of work your welcome to have a look i still have the front bumper i havent touched the bumper dont know its condition but i think it is fine im going down today to take the ignition barrel off so will have a look for you
the passanger wing is repaintable the drivers side would need some filling are any other parts required by one off this car i will be getting the engine out this next weekn and will be crushing the car so please let me know if any parts are wanted
Quote from: dooby69the passanger wing is repaintable the drivers side would need some filling are any other parts required by one off this car i will be getting the engine out this next weekn and will be crushing the car so please let me know if any parts are wanted
Hi, Do you have any of these parts:
I don\'t really know all the right words for everything so I\'ll post some pictures to help describe.
The light in the bumper on the left side of the car (passenger side in a UK car) (my pic is on the opposite side)
The tray on the first picture
The cover for the light on pic2
The rings around the headlights if they are not rusty.
The little plastiv thing you see on the fouth pic on the left side back by the rear glas window.
Lid for the gasoiline tank.
The lower tray in the mid console
Quote from: DanneHHi, Do you have any of these parts:
I don\'t really know all the right words for everything so I\'ll post some pictures to help describe.
The light in the bumper on the left side of the car (passenger side in a UK car) (my pic is on the opposite side)
The tray on the first picture
The cover for the light on pic2
The rings around the headlights if they are not rusty.
The little plastiv thing you see on the fouth pic on the left side back by the rear glas window.
Lid for the gasoiline tank.
The lower tray in the mid console
i have all of these apart from the small plastic triagle on the rear windows and the interor light cover (all mine are broken!)
you wont get a plate for the whole above the ashtray as thats for the radio, someone has made it larger by the looks of it, it is the whole thing, the lower one is a small tray
i will grab some pictures and get them up for you
Mark
i have 4 or 5 of the light rings, they are all a little rusty but will be fine with a quick rub down,
do you nned the switchs in the 2nd picture? again i have plenty, the front two are electric windows back 2, 1 black and 1 for the rear wiper
the lock came from a s2
i have the whole light unit if you need the whole thing
Mark
What condition are the suspension bits at the back of the car. Are the control Arms straight that hold the rear axle in place. Picture attached :D
I\'m not bothered what condition the bushes are in, as long as they aren\'t bent !
Shaun
Since your close too how much would you want for the complete rear axle assembly ??????
Shaun
Quote from: DanneHHi, Do you have any of these parts:
I don\'t really know all the right words for everything so I\'ll post some pictures to help describe.
The light in the bumper on the left side of the car (passenger side in a UK car) (my pic is on the opposite side)
The tray on the first picture
The cover for the light on pic2
The rings around the headlights if they are not rusty.
The little plastiv thing you see on the fouth pic on the left side back by the rear glas window.
Lid for the gasoiline tank.
The lower tray in the mid console
pictures as requested
the wing has one small dent in it (second picture)
there is no rust in the usuall places infact it is a very good wing (just dirty)
Mark
Quote from: DanneHHi, Do you have any of these parts:
I don\'t really know all the right words for everything so I\'ll post some pictures to help describe.
The light in the bumper on the left side of the car (passenger side in a UK car) (my pic is on the opposite side)
The tray on the first picture
The cover for the light on pic2
The rings around the headlights if they are not rusty.
The little plastiv thing you see on the fouth pic on the left side back by the rear glas window.
Lid for the gasoiline tank.
The lower tray in the mid console
Hi DanneH
I recently purchased a new lens for the interior light from my local Mazda dealer it was about 10 euros apparently there was still some in stock in the Mazda\'s warehouse in Belgium so it may be worth trying a dealer. The part number is FAO151351A.
Daverey
Quote from: davereyHi DanneH
I recently purchased a new lens for the interior light from my local Mazda dealer it was about 10 euros apparently there was still some in stock in the Mazda\'s warehouse in Belgium so it may be worth trying a dealer. The part number is FAO151351A.
Daverey
Thank you for the tip. I will ask my local mazda dealer. Some of the parts are quite cheap. Just bought myself a set of new emblems. total of 4. Costed me total 350SEK ~ £25. On mazdatrix the same emblems costed about $24-40 each.
But some of the parts are not posible to buy new, or ar very expensive.
Thanks again for the tip
have most parts shaun your welcome to come look and see if what you want is straight would be awkward to tow with no back axle on it thou lol but i can always find other means to moving the chassis
the lid i have is the metal one with no lock not the plastic one like someone elses pics
Cool, Would I be able to come and have a look later in the week ? Wednesday on would be good !
Shaun
no worries give us a bell on 07916101715 col.
Will give you a bell on wednesday :D Out tommorrow night too !
Shaun
dooby69: do you have an email-adress where I can reach you?
if anyone is interested in anything else off this car before i scrap it please get in contact phone:- 07916101715 email:- colin.harrison207@ntlworld.com i will have the car for the next week or so before i remove the engine and weigh whats left in willing to sell everything except engine tranny prop diff half shafts. there is a good bonnet full set of glass both bumpers pass wing ok drivers bit battered full interior doors are toast lol im keeping the electric widows