self service?

[welshrx-7]

i have jst bought a rx7 inport from japan and wsa wondering how easy it is to do a service my self. i have seen self servicing packs for about 120 quid and was thinking of having a go. is there anything that may give me probs. im no machanic but will have a go of taking anything apart.

[rxsevenfd3s]

the fuel filter is a pain in the butt, It above the diff you need hands of a five year old and a lot of patience to do this most people reckon about two to three hours your best bet is to put it on a 4 poster instead of laying on the floor. plugs & oil filter are a piece of pi$$, you will have to take the intake elbow off to get at the plugs. Belts are fairly easy but the belt that drives the alternator also adjusts at the air pump. coolant is quite strait forward their is a bleed screw on the bottom of the rad under the AST feed nipple. i think that\'s every thing but if it\'s not I\'m sure some one else will fill that in for you.
 
 Good luck hope every thing goes to plan for you.
 
   PS what type of oil are you using mineral of synthetic as their is a big thread about this and oilman is on a mission to convert everybody to synthetic ( hes an oil vendor and so is Clive) Clive is more inclined to mineral so you may what to ask the question. personally the dragon performance team swayed me and oilman is their supplier but it\'s rather expensive.

[pete sparrow]

I live in Hereford,so i\'m not that far from you.When you\'ve decided to do the service and you want a hand,just give me a shout and if i\'m free i\'ll pop over.

[welshrx-7]

the fuel filter is a pain in the butt, It above the diff you need hands of a five year old and a lot of patience to do this most people reckon about two to three hours your best bet is to put it on a 4 poster instead of laying on the floor. plugs & oil filter are a piece of pi$$, you will have to take the intake elbow off to get at the plugs. Belts are fairly easy but the belt that drives the alternator also adjusts at the air pump. coolant is quite strait forward their is a bleed screw on the bottom of the rad under the AST feed nipple. i think that\'s every thing but if it\'s not I\'m sure some one else will fill that in for you.
 
 Good luck hope every thing goes to plan for you.
 
   PS what type of oil are you using mineral of synthetic as their is a big thread about this and oilman is on a mission to convert everybody to synthetic ( hes an oil vendor and so is Clive) Clive is more inclined to mineral so you may what to ask the question. personally the dragon performance team swayed me and oilman is their supplier but it\'s rather expensive.

thanks i may attempt it dont sound to hard. is there any special nools you need to take these parts off or are they just normal nut and bolt type fitting?

[welshrx-7]

I live in Hereford,so i\'m not that far from you.When you\'ve decided to do the service and you want a hand,just give me a shout and if i\'m free i\'ll pop over.

thats great thanks. is there any meets that are close to use that i can get to know a couple of rx7 owners from around the area?

[rxsevenfd3s]

sorry repeated post pressed twice

[rxsevenfd3s]

normal nuts & bolts

[allstaruk]

you will have to take the intake elbow off to get at the plugs.

Not really

I\'ve changed them loads of times you can reach down from the top or up from underneath without havign to remove anything.

[rxsevenfd3s]

i suppose you can but I\'ve got very big hands & arms so it was just easier for me. and from underneath you can swing a cat

[allstaruk]

I\'ve big arms and hands too, I\'m 16 stone odd, either way works well just depends how you want to attack it.

[pete sparrow]

thats great thanks. is there any meets that are close to use that i can get to know a couple of rx7 owners from around the area?

Well there\'s two FD\'s in Hereford,one in Abber and a load round Bath/Bristol. Did post on your other thread some info about local clubs etc.

[rxsevenfd3s]

sorry mate 16 stone not big try 286 pounds

[deanflowers]

Well there\'s two FD\'s in Hereford,one in Abber and a load round Bath/Bristol. Did post on your other thread some info about local clubs etc.

There is one in blackwood and a couple in swansea.

1st monday of every month at the toby jug at cardiff gate there is a japwales meet. I usually head up there but my cars off the road so will be taking something else next week. Come along they are a friendly bunch.

I drive past ebbw vale most days going to work in tredegar so you have probably seen mine

[pete sparrow]

There is one in blackwood and a couple in swansea.

1st monday of every month at the toby jug at cardiff gate there is a japwales meet. I usually head up there but my cars off the road so will be taking something else next week. Come along they are a friendly bunch.

I drive past ebbw vale most days going to work in tredegar so you have probably seen mine

What time does the meet begin??

[deanflowers]

think its about half 7 and usually has about 20-30 cars but the weather is getting better so who knows maybe more, it seems to be growing.

Next meet is the 7th April