Title: ..mini service.
Post by: l3ggy on April 05, 2004, 10:12:53 PM
Post by: l3ggy on April 05, 2004, 10:12:53 PM
HI guys.
Looking for some advice...
..gonna complete a wee mini service on my 93\' Rx7..purchasing oil filter and oil, spark plugs and some new brake pads...hopefully tomorrow.
1st question...is the \'halfords brand\' filter ok or should i be looking for some other brand?suggestions? and what type of oil should i use?
2nd question..spark plugs?what type?where from?
and finally..
thinkin green stuff brake pads..anyone know where i can get them for a decent price?don\'t mind ordering online....
I\'ve emailed Ross from Dragon performance but i haven\'t had a reply...guessin he\'s very busy!!! Needing the stuff ASAP, wanna be in tip top shape for Crail next Sunday....
Cheers.
Marc
Looking for some advice...
..gonna complete a wee mini service on my 93\' Rx7..purchasing oil filter and oil, spark plugs and some new brake pads...hopefully tomorrow.
1st question...is the \'halfords brand\' filter ok or should i be looking for some other brand?suggestions? and what type of oil should i use?
2nd question..spark plugs?what type?where from?
and finally..
thinkin green stuff brake pads..anyone know where i can get them for a decent price?don\'t mind ordering online....
I\'ve emailed Ross from Dragon performance but i haven\'t had a reply...guessin he\'s very busy!!! Needing the stuff ASAP, wanna be in tip top shape for Crail next Sunday....
Cheers.
Marc
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: tomrex on April 05, 2004, 10:30:07 PM
Post by: tomrex on April 05, 2004, 10:30:07 PM
yo
halfords normally stock champion oil filters which are part number F129, i\'ve always use these on mine and change my oil and filter every 1000 miles! some would say this is pointless but i\'m justa clean oil freak! i\'ve always been advised to use shell helix plus too, which you can get from most shell garages! my cars done 46,000 now and it still has exellent compression and has never flooded on me, i dunno if this is down to my regular servicing but it does give you peace of mind!
hope this helps:) :wave
halfords normally stock champion oil filters which are part number F129, i\'ve always use these on mine and change my oil and filter every 1000 miles! some would say this is pointless but i\'m justa clean oil freak! i\'ve always been advised to use shell helix plus too, which you can get from most shell garages! my cars done 46,000 now and it still has exellent compression and has never flooded on me, i dunno if this is down to my regular servicing but it does give you peace of mind!
hope this helps:) :wave
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: bobster on April 05, 2004, 10:33:18 PM
Post by: bobster on April 05, 2004, 10:33:18 PM
Hi Marc
The Halfords filter should be okay... I still find it easier to get them from a Mazda Dealer itself.
Oil.... I run castrol 10 w 40 ......make sure it is mineral oil only. No semi synth or magnatec.....MINERAL ONLY. Unless youy are willing to buy the rotary special synthetic formula.
I know robbie is running 15w40 mineral.... I tried it....I fact I think thats what I am running at the moment.
Spark Plugs should be NGK BUR9EQP.... If you find them up here give me a shout. (Possibly also mazda dealer)
Piston and Components on Great Western Road should be able to sort out the pads for you. Ask for kenny. I have been told green stuff ain\'t all that great. I have a set waiting to go on to the car soon aswell. But Kenny said he would swap them for the new RED STUFF which is a semi Ceramic racing compound.
In fact kenny could probably sort out most of the stuff you would need. He is a scooby driver but is still a nice guy;)
I suppose I should get a service done for Crail aswell...... and possibly a few other things.
Ket me know how you get on with the bits and bobs.
My last service at THE GARAGE was quite reasonable. But don\'t let them use an Engine Flush on your car Is it caused me loads of grief.
The Halfords filter should be okay... I still find it easier to get them from a Mazda Dealer itself.
Oil.... I run castrol 10 w 40 ......make sure it is mineral oil only. No semi synth or magnatec.....MINERAL ONLY. Unless youy are willing to buy the rotary special synthetic formula.
I know robbie is running 15w40 mineral.... I tried it....I fact I think thats what I am running at the moment.
Spark Plugs should be NGK BUR9EQP.... If you find them up here give me a shout. (Possibly also mazda dealer)
Piston and Components on Great Western Road should be able to sort out the pads for you. Ask for kenny. I have been told green stuff ain\'t all that great. I have a set waiting to go on to the car soon aswell. But Kenny said he would swap them for the new RED STUFF which is a semi Ceramic racing compound.
In fact kenny could probably sort out most of the stuff you would need. He is a scooby driver but is still a nice guy;)
I suppose I should get a service done for Crail aswell...... and possibly a few other things.
Ket me know how you get on with the bits and bobs.
My last service at THE GARAGE was quite reasonable. But don\'t let them use an Engine Flush on your car Is it caused me loads of grief.
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: tomrex on April 05, 2004, 10:33:33 PM
Post by: tomrex on April 05, 2004, 10:33:33 PM
ps, i really don\'t think greenstuffs are up to the job!
i run redstuffs and i don\'t really rate them! got mine from sumo, they set me back about £130 ish for all four corners and weren\'t that hard to fit! i think feredo pads r rated well (excuse the spelling)!:)
i run redstuffs and i don\'t really rate them! got mine from sumo, they set me back about £130 ish for all four corners and weren\'t that hard to fit! i think feredo pads r rated well (excuse the spelling)!:)
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: l3ggy on April 05, 2004, 10:51:04 PM
Post by: l3ggy on April 05, 2004, 10:51:04 PM
cheers Bobster...
...great western road it is!!So basically I\'m looking for red stuff brake pads, NGK BUR9EQP spark plugs and castrol 10 w 40 mineral oil....easy as that and a champion oil filter!
Cheers guys.
Marc
...great western road it is!!So basically I\'m looking for red stuff brake pads, NGK BUR9EQP spark plugs and castrol 10 w 40 mineral oil....easy as that and a champion oil filter!
Cheers guys.
Marc
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: bobster on April 05, 2004, 11:07:46 PM
Post by: bobster on April 05, 2004, 11:07:46 PM
I think alot of people use Mintex pads.... have a wee search on the forum and see what folk recommend.
I think hawk are well thought of and have various compounds to choose from also. You will have to put a bit of heat into the red stuff to get them working at their best.
BUR9EQP....platinum which is standard
http://www.pistons.co.uk/index2.htm
Give them a call
I might be up that way tomorrow. If I get a chance I will pop in and see.
I think hawk are well thought of and have various compounds to choose from also. You will have to put a bit of heat into the red stuff to get them working at their best.
BUR9EQP....platinum which is standard
http://www.pistons.co.uk/index2.htm
Give them a call
I might be up that way tomorrow. If I get a chance I will pop in and see.
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: scooby_si on April 05, 2004, 11:14:05 PM
Post by: scooby_si on April 05, 2004, 11:14:05 PM
dont mintex take a while to heat up & really poor when cold not to mention squeaking
? Just what i recall reading about them ages back......
Si
? Just what i recall reading about them ages back......Si
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: l3ggy on April 05, 2004, 11:26:17 PM
Post by: l3ggy on April 05, 2004, 11:26:17 PM
cheers...
...i found a thread about the spark plugs and there seems to be some debate over what 2use...7\'s or 9\'s or both or 11.5\'s..it\'s all very confusing..i have no current issue with starting/flooding and all this conflict about the plugs has me \'fillin my pants\' to be quite honest!!!
If your down that way you could check piston place out..cheers!!sent an email away to //www.spark-plugs.co.uk for some advice...
I\'ll try myself on Thursday...
Marc
...i found a thread about the spark plugs and there seems to be some debate over what 2use...7\'s or 9\'s or both or 11.5\'s..it\'s all very confusing..i have no current issue with starting/flooding and all this conflict about the plugs has me \'fillin my pants\' to be quite honest!!!
If your down that way you could check piston place out..cheers!!sent an email away to //www.spark-plugs.co.uk for some advice...
I\'ll try myself on Thursday...
Marc
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: bobster on April 05, 2004, 11:31:51 PM
Post by: bobster on April 05, 2004, 11:31:51 PM
If you can get 7\'s in the next few days get me some too. Also ask them if they have hens teeth aswell.:D
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: l3ggy on April 05, 2004, 11:35:09 PM
Post by: l3ggy on April 05, 2004, 11:35:09 PM
"Also ask them if they have hens teeth aswell"
Eh???
Marc
Eh???
Marc
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: 20B_boy on April 05, 2004, 11:41:38 PM
Post by: 20B_boy on April 05, 2004, 11:41:38 PM
95% of all FDs in the UK are running 9s all around with very little problem. Its should be 7s leading and 9s trailing by the book but a) 7\'s can be hard to get hold of and often have a premuim on them. I\'d go for 9\'s all around as they are cheap and can thus be changed VERY regularly, which Rotors like...
Colder than 9\'s is overkill unless you are running more boost and may cause starting problems according to some. I\'ve had this but it couldve been circumstantial I guess. Cold plugs do make a big difference when running more boost though. Oh, and they cost two or three times as much as \'normal\' plugs.
If you have a trouble locating them up there give Geff/RE:Worx a buzz. He always carries hundreds and will stick 4x BUR9EQPs in the post to you overnight for about £35-36 from recollection...
Colder than 9\'s is overkill unless you are running more boost and may cause starting problems according to some. I\'ve had this but it couldve been circumstantial I guess. Cold plugs do make a big difference when running more boost though. Oh, and they cost two or three times as much as \'normal\' plugs.
If you have a trouble locating them up there give Geff/RE:Worx a buzz. He always carries hundreds and will stick 4x BUR9EQPs in the post to you overnight for about £35-36 from recollection...
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: sadgoth on April 06, 2004, 08:15:45 AM
Post by: sadgoth on April 06, 2004, 08:15:45 AM
I got my plugs (9s if memory serves) from Halfrauds, they had to order them arrived the next day £9.49 each
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: 20B_boy on April 06, 2004, 08:24:24 AM
Post by: 20B_boy on April 06, 2004, 08:24:24 AM
What plugs do u use in yours Mark?
I recall Scoot on FDUK said that up north halfrauds charged him more like £15/plug for BUR9EQPs recently?!?
I recall Scoot on FDUK said that up north halfrauds charged him more like £15/plug for BUR9EQPs recently?!?
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: clive on April 06, 2004, 08:40:15 AM
Post by: clive on April 06, 2004, 08:40:15 AM
Hi Marc,
Please DO NOT put anything EBC on your car as l have seen horrendous consequences with EBC on RX-7\'s!!.
A good combination is Hawk HT10 (front) and Hawk HP+ for the rear, this will provide excellent road and track day use for your car.
Please DO NOT put anything EBC on your car as l have seen horrendous consequences with EBC on RX-7\'s!!.
A good combination is Hawk HT10 (front) and Hawk HP+ for the rear, this will provide excellent road and track day use for your car.
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: sadgoth on April 06, 2004, 09:01:09 AM
Post by: sadgoth on April 06, 2004, 09:01:09 AM
Rich
Off the top of my head can\'t remember, will check but have just thought the £9.49 a plug was for the NGK plug for a 12a (the other project!!) can\'t for the life of me remember the code pretty sure it was a 9 though
Off the top of my head can\'t remember, will check but have just thought the £9.49 a plug was for the NGK plug for a 12a (the other project!!) can\'t for the life of me remember the code pretty sure it was a 9 though
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: Robertio on April 06, 2004, 06:38:50 PM
Post by: Robertio on April 06, 2004, 06:38:50 PM
If you are getting the service done at The Garage then they can get plugs (9\'s) for you no probs along with oil filter, sump plug and oil (not the air filter though), if not Pentland Components in Edinburgh will have the plugs laying around - e-mail me if you want e-mail contact info (I\'ve known Rich for a few years - he is another scooby owner, albeit only for another few weeks).
Can\'t remember for sure if he said he could get replacement pads for the FD, but think he could, I\'ll have the e-mail at work saying one way or the other.
BTW, if you are doing it yourself remember to get a new sump plug.
Can\'t remember for sure if he said he could get replacement pads for the FD, but think he could, I\'ll have the e-mail at work saying one way or the other.
BTW, if you are doing it yourself remember to get a new sump plug.
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: l3ggy on April 06, 2004, 11:41:29 PM
Post by: l3ggy on April 06, 2004, 11:41:29 PM
alright guys...
any idea\'s where i\'d get these pads from \'Hawk HT10 (front) and Hawk HP+ for the rear\'???
I\'ve had a reply as well from \'sparkplug technical department\'.........
\'The plugs you have reference to are suitable for the RX-7 twin turbo. NGK UK (and I think Mazda UK) recommend using BUR9EQP for all chambers purely because it\'s possible that the DIY mechanic may install them the wrong way round which could have disasterous results. There is very little negative effect in fitting BUR9EQP all round but we are aware that many RX7 owners prefer to keep factory spec which is why we have mede BUR7EQP available.\'
Robbie you mentioned new sump plug, any ideas where from??
Marc
any idea\'s where i\'d get these pads from \'Hawk HT10 (front) and Hawk HP+ for the rear\'???
I\'ve had a reply as well from \'sparkplug technical department\'.........
\'The plugs you have reference to are suitable for the RX-7 twin turbo. NGK UK (and I think Mazda UK) recommend using BUR9EQP for all chambers purely because it\'s possible that the DIY mechanic may install them the wrong way round which could have disasterous results. There is very little negative effect in fitting BUR9EQP all round but we are aware that many RX7 owners prefer to keep factory spec which is why we have mede BUR7EQP available.\'
Robbie you mentioned new sump plug, any ideas where from??
Marc
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: 20B_boy on April 07, 2004, 12:51:24 AM
Post by: 20B_boy on April 07, 2004, 12:51:24 AM
Hawks = //www.shyauto.com
Plugs = they say 9s \'cause any muppet can get hold of em whereas 7\'s can be a challenge.
Plugs = they say 9s \'cause any muppet can get hold of em whereas 7\'s can be a challenge.
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: Robertio on April 07, 2004, 08:11:06 AM
Post by: Robertio on April 07, 2004, 08:11:06 AM
Sump plug = Mazda Dealer (50p ish)
I got my Hawks from Shy, there is somewhere else that does them, but their name escapes me and the prices are within pennies of one another.
I got my Hawks from Shy, there is somewhere else that does them, but their name escapes me and the prices are within pennies of one another.
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: 20B_boy on April 07, 2004, 08:35:31 AM
Post by: 20B_boy on April 07, 2004, 08:35:31 AM
Cambridge Motorsports?
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Post by: antnicuk on April 07, 2004, 08:36:40 AM
Post by: antnicuk on April 07, 2004, 08:36:40 AM
is castrol GTX ok for an FD?
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: clive on April 07, 2004, 08:39:27 AM
Post by: clive on April 07, 2004, 08:39:27 AM
If you use Castol you need the one that says \'for basic engines\'
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Post by: Archbish on April 07, 2004, 04:34:51 PM
Post by: Archbish on April 07, 2004, 04:34:51 PM
Yup - oil is the only thing cheap about owning an RX-7...
OJ (moderator avec power since Fish\'s super moderator intervention... bit like on ThermoMan when he gave his missus super powers...)
OJ (moderator avec power since Fish\'s super moderator intervention... bit like on ThermoMan when he gave his missus super powers...)
Title: ..mini service.
Post by: scooby_si on April 07, 2004, 06:43:48 PM
Post by: scooby_si on April 07, 2004, 06:43:48 PM
yeah just to add presume Clives description is same thing but ensure it\'s the mineral oil version of GTX not the magnatec or wotever stuff.
Si
Si
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Post by: Firefly on April 14, 2004, 08:53:53 AM
Post by: Firefly on April 14, 2004, 08:53:53 AM
I\'ve been making a note of parts and contact, but wondered if anybody can direct me to a useful guide/link for 6,000 mile service that a mechanic would find useful. I don\'t want to DIY, but want to take my car to a good local mechanic I\'ve trusted for years who hasn\'t seen a twin turbo Rx7 before. Mine is a standard UK spec 1995 model.
Any thoughts??
Cheers, Paul
Any thoughts??
Cheers, Paul
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Post by: sadgoth on April 14, 2004, 09:18:02 AM
Post by: sadgoth on April 14, 2004, 09:18:02 AM
try //www.iluvmyrx7.com full service manuals, wiring diags and all sorts. they are v big files though (the service manual on the 84 gen 1 is 478 pages, so it may take some time to print!!!