looks like im buying one

[johnnymolloy]

after a long time thinkin and debating on what to buy i have finally decided to join the rotor scene as they are just amazing had a drive in the one i will be buyin its a single turbo with 350bhp :burnout and i was shakin when i got out of it so can anyine tell me wat i should do or look out for when i buy it or runnig it cheers

[turbo boy]

welcome to the ups and downs of rotary ownership, hopefully more ups than downs! I hope you`ve owned a turbo`d car before. Get it dynod first, get it checked over, you want to be able to moniter everything so some guages would be a good idea. Pay special attention to the cooling, these things do get hot. Get a metal ast as the plastic ones are the rx7s weak link. Although with already 350hp you`ve probobly got all the basic mods. Look after it and post some pics of her.

[ryan_v]

whats a ast?

[turbo boy]

air seperation tank. A little plastic tank that with time, and lets face it rx7s are gettin on a bit will become brittle. I overheated my rex after the plastic broke off blocking one of the connecting pipes thus overheating it. Metal ast`s are about £100, look for a second hand one. Or remove it altogether.

[Grizzly]

The most important thing is that you know what you are looking at, its easy to fall in love with a Mildly Tuned Fd but you still have to do all the back ground stuff (compression tests/Proof of rebuild, History etc) don\'t forget if its has already been tuned there is a good chance its been driven hard so making sure its right will save you and your bank manager headaches in the future.

I can\'t stress enough how important research is before you commit.

[ryan_v]

The 1st rx7 fd I looked at had emulsified oil underneath the oil cap but the dip stick was clean, and the radiator fan came on during and after a normal drive. Is this problem? I wanted to buy the car so bad but these things put me of as this is my first time with rotary engines.
 
It would be great if there was a buyers guide on here for new members.

[peterwolds]

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=40
heres your guide

[grinder]

if its been stood for a while then a little bit under the cap is usually OK

[ryan_v]

rite enough because its been lyn in his shed hes only done 2000miles in the last year

[grinder]

ive had it in the past and its nothing to worry about

what would be a worry if you clean it up - take it for a spin and it all comes back - thats when i would worry

[ryan_v]

if its there after a wipe n drive what would you expect it to be? and what money would you be talkin for parts? ive rebuilt 2 stroke and 4strokes before so would mind givin it a go myself

[ryan_v]

cheers for the help btw, that guide is a good thread