Hey ive been lurking around here for a bit trying to decide if i wanna buy an FD rx7. Upto now ive been thinking yes as im not fussed if they arnt realy reliable and need engine rebuids, but latly ive been finding post where people have mentioned fires....so now im thinking maybe not. What actualy causes these fires.
Cheers
Chris
Quote from: rx_chrisHey ive been lurking around here for a bit trying to decide if i wanna buy an FD rx7. Upto now ive been thinking yes as im not fussed if they arnt realy reliable and need engine rebuids, but latly ive been finding post where people have mentioned fires....so now im thinking maybe not. What actualy causes these fires.
Cheers
Chris
I only know of one fire and that was from a dodgy fuel pump, no real issues with fires - same as any car - if they are well maintained they are reliable and very safe - problems start with the owner. imho
The fires would be caused by fuel leaks in your fuel system or the fuel pulsation damper (FPD). All you need to do is check the fuel pipes are okay and change the FPD if required.
And don\'t use your petrol tank as an ash tray.... ;)
As said, fires are no more likely with these than any other tuned car mate. Buy one with a rebuild and maintainance is the same as any sports car. The bad reliability rep only comes from people who are buying non-rebuilt 15yr old ones that can\'t cope with the punishment that a 15yr old piston engine might.