2nd Generation
RX-7 F.A.Q. V 3.1
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Introductoin
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[
Problems with the RX-7
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How To Fix
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Performance Parts
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Excerps from RX-7 Mail List
]
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Claimed HP
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| HKS
| Cat-Back 50mm
| +18HP?
| 464.95
| Yes
|
| HKS
| Cat-Back 60mm
| | 519.95
| Yes
|
| Racing Beat
| Turbo Back
| +58HP
| 560.00
| No
|
| Trust
| Cat-Back 50mm
| | 547.20
| Yes
|
| Trust
| Cat-Back 60mm
| | 547.20
| Yes
|
| Trust
| Cat-Back 70mm
| +40HP?
| 585.20
| Yes
|
| Turbo Tuf
| Cat-Back
| +30HP
| 709.00
| Yes
|
2) Intake
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Claimed HP
| Cost
| Type
|
| AEM
| TurboFlo
| ~+15HP
| 163.00
| Cloth
|
| K&N (86-92)
| FilterCharger
| ~5HP
| 48.54
| Cloth
|
| HKS (86-88)
| PowerFlow
| +10-15HP
| 173.74
| Foam
|
| HKS (89-92)
| PowerFlow
| +10-15HP
| 158.97
| Foam
|
| HKS (86-88)
| Super PowerFlow
| |
|
|
| HKS (89-92)
| Super PowerFlow
| |
|
|
| Trust
| Airnix
| +15HP
| | Foam
|
3) Fuel Controller
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Years
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| Electromotive
| TEC-II
| 86-92
| 1300.00
| Yes
|
| HKS
| PFC F-Con
| 86-92
| 895.95
| Yes
|
| Motec
| | 86-92
| ~2000.00+
| No
|
| PROM [ECU]
| Reprogramming
| 86-92
| ~700.00
| Yes
|
| Trust
| Rebic II
| 86-92
| | Yes
|
| Racing Beat
| Fuel Cut Switch
| 86-88
| 91.50
| Yes
|
| Racing Beat
| Fuel Cut Switch
| 89-92
| 96.00
| Yes
|
4) Intercooler
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Claimed HP
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| CarTech
| Dual Cooled
| |
| Yes
|
| HKS (86-88)
| Front Mount
| | 1573.83
| Yes
|
| HKS (89-92)
| Front Mount
| | 1573.83
| Yes
|
| Tri-Point
| Front Mount
| | 1050.00
| Yes
|
| Trust
| Front Mount
| |
| Yes
|
5) Turbo Upgrades
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Claimed HP
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| Trust
| |
| | Yes
|
| HKS
| |
| |
|
| CarTech
| RotoMaster
| |
| |
| Blitz
| |
| |
|
| Garrett
| |
| |
|
6) Fuel Pump
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Gal/Hr.
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| Mazda
| Cosmo Pump
| | 389.00
| |
| Trust
| |
| |
|
7) Fuel Injectors
| Company Name
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| Turbo Performance
| |
|
| RC Engineering
| |
|
8) Turbo Boost Controllers
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Gauge Inc.
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| HKS
| EVC I
| NO
| 655.58
| Yes
|
| Racing Beat
| Manual Boost
| YES
| 242.19
| Yes
|
| Trust
| TVVC
| NO
| | Yes
|
9) Ignition Components
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Notes
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| NGK
| BUR6EQ (L)
| Hot
| 11.32
| Yes
|
| NGK
| BUR8EQ (T)
| Hot
| 11.32
| Yes
|
| NGK
| BUR6EQP (L)
| Hot,Plat.
| 18.42
| Yes
|
| NGK
| BUR8EQP (T)
| Hot,Plat.
| 18.43
| Yes
|
| NGK
| BUR7EQ (L)
| Cold
| 7.55
| Yes
|
| NGK
| BUR9EQ (T)
| Cold
| 7.55
| Yes
|
| NGK
| BUR7EQP (L)
| Cold,Plat.
| 13.17
| Yes
|
| NGK
| BUR9EQP (T)
| Cold,Plat.
| 13.17
| Yes
|
| Magnacor
| 8.5mm Wires
| Street
| 52.56
| Yes
|
| Magnacor
| 10mm Wires
| Street
| 62.14
| Yes
|
| Ultra Ign.
| 8mm Sil. Wires
| Street
| 86.08
| Yes
|
| Ultra Ign
| 8mm Sil. Wires
| Race
| 75.16
| Yes
|
10) Blow Off Valves
| Company Name
| Type of System
| Part #
| Cost
| CA Legal
|
| Trust
| Type "S" Kit
| BVS-11007
| |
|
| HKS
| Super Blow-Off
| |
| |
11) Clutch/Pressure Plate Combos
| Company Name
| Name of System
| Years
| Type
| Cost
|
| CenterForce
| Dual Friction
| 86-88
| Both
| 496.02
|
| CenterForce
| Dual Friction
| 89-92
| Both
| 341.15
|
| Racing Beat
| Street/Strip
| 86-92
| Disc
| 105.20
|
| Racing Beat
| Street/Strip
| 86-92
| Plate
| 280.00
|
| Racing Beat
| Street Race
| 86-92
| Disc
| 113.00
|
| Racing Beat
| Full Race
| 86-92
| Disc
| 89.00
|
12) Flywheels
| CompanyName
| TypeofSystem
| Weight
| Years
| Cost
|
| RacingBeat
| Steel
| 18lbs
| 86-88
| 372.00
|
| RacingBeat
| Steel
| 18lbs
| 89-92
| 372.00
|
| TriPoint
| Aluminum
| ??
| 86-92
| |
Looking for info or catalogs
from:
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Rotary Racing
Mazda MotorSports
MazdaSpeed
RE Amemiya
Trust Dealers
(and anyone else)
=================================
Please forward all comments,
info, and corrections to:
Trey Cobb
P.O. Box 6614 SFASU
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
A Few random notes:
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Turbo II production began
in 86 but there are no 86 modeled cars, production ended in 91
but '91s were resold through 92 before the 3rd gen.
Debuted. The only MAIN difference is between the years 88-89.
If you own a 87 Turbo II, you can NOT use a part stated as being
for a 89-92 vehicle unless otherwise stated. The same holds true
visa versa.
Section IV
Miscellaneous Ramblings
What is the deal with
using synthetic oils in a rotary engine?
This seems to come up a lot.
Net wisdom preaches that you shouldn't use a synthetic oil in
your rotary is because the engine sprays some oil in with the
fuel to lubricate the apex seals on the rotors. Synthetic oils
do not combust fully, which leaves deposits between the seal and
the rotor itself. This buildup prevents the seal from sliding
like it should, which leads to premature seal wear and engine
failure. Many people will tell you that they use synthetics all
the time in their rotary and that it doesn't cause any problems
at all. The fact of the matter is that synthetics don't make
your engine run faster or better. They cost more, and you really
should change them just as often. It is cheaper to run conventional
oil. Synthetics are great in the differential and the transmission,
just make sure that the differential fluid you use is the proper
type or it will cause problems with some types of limited slip
differentials. Use the RedLine oil in the transmission and the
differential.
Now for brutal honesty.
If you read through the catalogs from some of the engine tuners
out there, like Racing Beat and MazdaTrix, you will see that they
either recommend, or are careful not to condemn, the use of synthetics
in the engine. While a new engine should always be broken in
on a high quality mineral oil (Castrol GTX is the oil of choice
according to net wisdom), in the long run, using a high quality
synthetic oil, like Redline or Amsoil can help keep temperatures
and wear down in the engine. Some claim that it can also significantly
reduce carbon deposits on the rotors housings. Mazda Competition
Parts recommends the use of synthetic oils in rotary engines once
they are properly broken in.
For what it's worth, I use
Castrol GTX in my car, and so far the oil has come out close to
the same golden amber color that it went in.
What is the least expensive
way to speed up my RX7?
The easiest way to speed
up your RX7 is to choose music that fits the RX7 experience.
There are a number of excellent suppliers for driving music.
ZZ Top has been providing excellent driving music for over twenty
years. Start with their nowclassic Eliminator and ZZ Top's
Greatest Hits. For more fun, check out their latest album: Antenna.
If you are more of a classical listener, try Wagner's "Walkurenritt
(Die Walkure)". In fact, many parts of Wagner's "Der
Ring des Nibelungen" is appropriate for high speed driving.
For the MetalHead, Megadeth's Rust in Peace works very well.
If you are a member of club Xanadu, try Robert Palmer's Addictions
Vol. 1. The all time best song to drive to has been scientifically
proven to be I Fought the Law (And the Law Won) by the Bobby Fuller
Four.
Paula Abdul's "Vibeology"
on the Spellbound album is great on a twisty road.
How big can my wheels
get?
With the stock offset, you
can run up to 215/55 r16's in front, and 245/55 r16's in back.
With spacers 225's can be run up front. The car was available
with 14, 15, and 16" wheels. The 16" wheels of off
a Turbo II look great on a nonturbo, as well as being fairly
inexpensive used. And as a small note, I thought I'd mention
that if you have a white non-turbo RX-7, and you can find them,
get the white wheels from a 10th anniversary edition RX-7, this
is what I have on my car it really makes the car stand out.
| Tire Size
| Sidewalls
| Rim
| Total
| Variance
| Circum.
| Deviation
|
| 205-55-16
| 22.55
| 40.64
| 63.19
| 0
| 198.52
| 0
|
| 215-50-16
| 21.50
| 40.64
| 62.14
| -1.05
| 195.22
| -1.66%
|
| 225-50-16
| 22.50
| 40.64
| 63.14
| -0.05
| 198.36
| -0.08%
|
| 235-50-16
| 23.50
| 40.64
| 64.14
| +0.95
| 201.50
| +1.50%
|
| 245-45-16
| 22.05
| 40.64
| 62.69
| -0.50
| 196.95
| -0.79%
|
| 205-50-17
| 20.50
| 43.18
| 63.68
| +0.49
| 200.06
| +0.78%
|
| 205-45-17
| 18.45
| 43.18
| 61.63
| -1.56
| 193.62
| -2.47%
|
| 215-45-17
| 19.35
| 43.18
| 62.53
| -0.66
| 196.44
| -1.05%
|
| 225-45-17
| 20.25
| 43.18
| 63.43
| +0.24
| 199.27
| +0.38%
|
| 235-40-17
| 18.80
| 43.18
| 61.98
| -1.21
| 194.72
| -1.91%
|
| 245-40-17
| 19.60
| 43.18
| 62.78
| -0.41
| 197.23
| -0.65%
|
| 255-40-17
| 20.40
| 43.18
| 63.58
| +0.39
| 199.74
| +0.61%
|
| 265-40-17
| 21.20
| 43.18
| 64.38
| +1.19
| 202.26
| +1.88%
|
How to Clean up your
paint job
Start by purchasing
the following products:
Zymol car wash
Mother's Gold: Precleaner
(Step 1), Glaze (Step 2), Wax (Step 3), and Back to Black
The strongest bug and tar
remover you can find (If it is NOT ozone friendly it will work)
Any spray on white lithium
grease (with a non-ozone friendly propellant)
Armor All: Quicksilver wheel
cleaner, Low Gloss Protectant, Tire Foam
Start off by hosing the car
with the Bug/Tar remover, this will help remove the old wax and
any crud that may be on the car. If possible, get aggressive
and get the door hinge area cleaned as well as possible, then
hit the moving parts with spray-on white lithium grease. Once
you have finished with the bug and tar remover, wash the car with
a good dishwashing liquid, like Palmolive, this will make sure
that all of the old wax is off the car. Then use the Zymol (if
Zymol is not available, use the Meguiar's gel soap, the Mother's
soap is crap) car wash (plus add one tablespoon of olive oil with
the soap before adding water) and wash carefully and thoroughly.
Dry the car completely (do NOT use anything but towels or synthetic
chamois, never use a "genuine leather chamois").
Once you are done washing
the car, get out a clean cloth and the Mother's precleaner. Use
this aggressively on any area where the paint is rough. It is
an extremely light abrasive, so the possibility of damaging your
paint is minmal, it will take a long time to deal with really
rough areas though, so be prepared to take your time and invest
some serious elbow grease if you want top notch results. If a
section of paint is extremely bad, you might want to try a traditional
rubbing compound, but these can cause serious damage to your paint,
so be careful if you do. Multiple applications of the precleaner
may be necessary for optimal results.
After the pre-wax cleaner,
use the Mother's sealer and glaze. This makes the paint a bit
slicker, hides swirls, and deepens the luster, it does not take
much to do an entire RX-7. Finish the job off with a coat of
Mother's carnuba wax. Be careful not to get the wax, precleaner,
or glaze on rubber trim parts.
Once you have finished with
the paint, it is time to move onto the rubber. Start off by hitting
the wheels with a generous application of Armor all Quicksilver.
Let it sit according to directions and hose off. Some of the
smaller areas may require direct intervention in the form of a
rag. Be careful when applying or spraying it off to keep it from
getting on your freshly waxed car. Hit the tires with the tire
foam according to the directions, and then get aggressive with
the Back to Black on the rubber trim. To deal with the interior
of the car you may need some other chemicals, like leather or
upholstery cleaner. Generally any chemical which does not say
it is environmentally correct will work well. I specifically
mention the low gloss Armor All because the high gloss will cause
noticeable reflections on the windshield while driving If you
use it on the top of the dash. Both the Armor All and the back
to Black are excellent on interior components as well. The back
to black is better on more worn surfaces, while the Armor All
can make things look a little shinier.
Use all the chemicals according
to directions written on them, and take your time going from one
step to another. While following this process you can burn most
of an afternoon without half trying.
Cooling System Flush
and Fill (Shane
Callaghan)
There is an easy, clean and
effective way to completely flush and fill your cooling system.
Prestone makes a nice flush and fill kit (~CDN$10) that requires
nothing but a garden hose. It includes a drain hose and container,
funnel adapter and hose clamps. Disconnect the top rad hose at
the water pump housing (kit says cut it - don't), attach the drain
hose to the pump outlet and insert in the container. Insert the
funnel adapter into the open hose going to the rad, and fill with
water. Bring the engine up to temperature and turn on the heater.
When the thermostat opens, the old coolant is pumped into the
container, and the water is drawn into the system. Keep the funnel
full to avoid drawing air into the system; it helps to have two
people - one to keep the funnel full, and one to make sure the
drain hose stays where it is supposed to. When the drained fluid
is clear, you can start adding coolant to the funnel. I wait a
couple of minutes after the water is clear to make sure the system
is well flushed. Add a full jug of Prestone (about a 50/50 mix),
and shut the car off. Replace the hose, top off the rad and you're
done. Easier and more effective than just draining the rad.
How to contact me, and
where to get this FAQ
Mail me, Tuck at sldbrass@infi.net,
or shadow@darkside.async.vt.edu with comments, submissions, and
any extra supercharger kits you may have lying around for my 87
Sport. You should be able to get this FAQ by connecting to the
Dark Side Research home page via Cyberdog (or whatever web browser
you prefer) at http://darkside.async.vt.edu.
The TSB Title list
Year: 1986
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-7
Engine: 2RTR-1308cc 80
JUN 94 1. PARTIAL ENGINE
AVAILABILITY (LONG BLOCK)
APR 94 2. A/C 0-RING REPLACEMENT
MAR 94 3. PARTIAL ENGINE (LONG
BLOCK) AVAILABILITY
FEB 94 4. U00194 - 02/28/94
APR 93 5. PROPER PREPARATION
FOR EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
JAN 93 6. FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER
KIT AVAILABLE
DEC 92 7. AVAILABILITY OF
REAR 3 POINT SEAT BELTS
NOV 92 8. PROOF OF EMISSIONS
RECALL CORRECTION LABEL CALIF. VEHICLE
JUL 92 9. FUEL SYSTEM, MANUAL
TRANSMISSION - MANUAL UPDATE
JUL 92 10. HARD SHIFT TO
2ND GEAR AFTER COLD START
APR 91 11. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
FEB 91 12. PREVENT DAMAGING
ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
DEC 90 13. RECEIVER/DRIER
FUSE PLUG ELIMINATION
DEC 90 14. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNITS
AUG 90 15. EC-AT PROPER CONNECTION
JUL 90 16. PREVENT DAMAGING
REAR OIL SEAL WHILE ASSEMBLING
JUN 90 17. CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
JUN 90 18. NOISE FROM REAR
SUSPENSION DURING ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION
JUN 90 19. USE OF TIMING
LIGHT ON DISTRIBUTOR-LESS IGNITION SYSTEM
APR 90 20. SPECIAL TOOLS
MODIFICATION
MAR 90 21. HELM PROGRAM SERVICE
COLLATERAL
FEB 90 22. RECONDITIONED
ANTIFREEZE, NOT RECOMMENDED
DEC 89 23. CPU DAMAGE CAUSED
BY WATER LEAKAGE
DEC 89 24. MISFIRE AND HESITATION
OVER 6000 RPM
DEC 89 25. NOISE FROM THE
WATER FLOW INSIDE THE HEATER UNIT
DEC 89 26. POWER ANTENNA
TROUBLESHOOTING
DEC 89 27. VEHICLE DIFFICULT
TO FUEL
NOV 89 28. REAR 3-POINT SEAT
BELT INSTALLATION
JUL 89 29. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT PROGRAM
JUN 89 30. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DRIVEN PLATE PARTS CATALOG REVISION
JUN 89 31. HARD SHIFT IN
LOW TEMPERATURE
MAY 89 32. AUDIO SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
MAR 89 33. STATIC ELECTRICITY
SHOCK
FEB 89 34. USE OF REGULAR
UNLEADED GASOLINE
NOV 88 35. IMPROPER OPERATION
OF POWER WINDOW REGULATOR (Ball Type)
NOV 88 36. MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY CHARGING & TESTING PROCEDURES
OCT 88 37. COLD ENGINE HARD
TO START
SEP 88 38. USE OF CORPORATE
LOGO
JUN 88 39. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS,
PAD, ETC.
MAY 88 40. EGI CONTROL UNIT
& FUEL INJECTORS
MAY 88 41. NO. 2 PRE-CONVERTER
BRACKET
APR 88 42. ROUGH IDLE
APR 88 43. AIR BLEED SOCKETS
APR 88 44. MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY
MAR 88 45. TRANSMISSION BEARINGS
FEB 88 46. SURGE OR STUMBLE
DURING ACCELERATION
FEB 88 47. ECCENTRIC SHAFT
PULLEY BOLT
JAN 88 48. HEATER & A/C
SYSTEM REPAIR
NOV 87 49. HARD START WITH
COLD ENGINE
NOV 87 50. ENGINE SPEED INCREASES
EXCESSIVELY AT COLD STARTING
NOV 87 51. Hesitation, Bucking,
Ignition Misfire, Engine Stall
NOV 87 52. Poor Performance
From Fuel Injector
NOV 87 53. CLUSTER SWITCH
OCT 87 54. HARD START AFTER
HEAT SOAK
AUG 87 55. AUTO CRUISE CONTROL
O/D CANCEL SYSTEM OF 4-SPEED A/T MODELS
AUG 87 56. OPERATION OF ETR
(ELECTRONICALLY TUNED RADIO) SCAN TUNING BUTTON
JUL 87 57. FLYWHEEL TURNING
TOOL
JUL 87 58. FUEL TANK FILLER
PIPE HOSE
MAY 87 59. RADIO RECEPTION
PROBLEM USING SCAN
APR 87 60. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FOR TIRE PROBLEMS
APR 87 61. OIL PRESSURE
GAUGE ADAPTER
MAR 87 62. COOLANT LOSS
MAR 87 63. SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN
GEAR SLEEVE
FEB 87 64. A/C CAUTION LABEL
JAN 87 65. SHIFT INDICATOR
LIGHT (SIL) TROUBLESHOOTING
JAN 87 66. WATER FLOW NOISE
FROM HEATER
DEC 86 67. Company Name Change
for Vendor
DEC 86 68. RX-7 Heater Amp
Control Box (FB01 61 185)
86 69. MODIFIED
DEFLECTOR LINK
OCT 86 70. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
OCT 86 71. Actuator Modification
OCT 86 72. CPU Damage from
Water Leak
OCT 86 73. KEY ILLUMINATION
HARNESS (OUTER DOOR HANDLE)
SEP 86 74. 1986 & 1987
RX-7 Spark Plug Service Program
SEP 86 75. FIRST AND SECOND
GEAR SYNCHRONIZER RING MODIFICATION
AUG 86 76. FRONT WHEEL HUB
AUG 86 77. S.R.T. MANUAL
REVISION
AUG 86 78. WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TOE CONTROL HUB
JUL 86 79. MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MODIFICATION OF OVER TOP GEAR & COUNTER GEA
JUL 86 80. MODIFICATIONS
FOR IMPROVED DOOR GLASS OPERATION (POWER & MANUAL
JUL 86 81. REAR SUSPENSION
SUB-FRAME WASHER
JUN 86 82. CORRECTION TO
WORKSHOP MANUAL/FRICTION PLATES
JUN 86 83. High Mount Stop
Lamp
JUN 86 84. MODIFIED REAR
WINDOW
JUN 86 85. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
HARNESS
JUN 86 86. REVISION TO AIR
CONDITIONING S.R.T. MANUAL
MAY 86 87. ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
MAY 86 88. COMPACT DISC SYSTEM
OPERATION TEMPORARY PAUSE IN DISC PLAY
MAY 86 89. CORRECTION TO WORKSHOP
MANUAL/TRANSMISSION LUBRICANTS
MAY 86 90. DOOR GLASS ADJUSTER
MODIFICATION
MAY 86 91. NEW KEY BLANKS
AVAILABLE FOR PRIMARY KEY
MAY 86 92. PROPER TORQUE OF
A/C COMPRESSOR BLOCK FITTING BOLT
MAY 86 93. REVISION OF S.R.T.
MANUAL
MAY 86 94. Throttle Sensor
Checker
APR 86 95. Poor Fuel Economy,
Performance And Emissions
APR 86 96. CLUTCH ALIGNMENT
PINS
APR 86 97. CLUTCH DISC
APR 86 98. INSTALLATION OF
2-WAY (CB) RADIOS
APR 86 99. INSTALLATION OF
AERO PARTS ACCESSORIES (PREPARATION)
APR 86 100. Modification
of ACC Checker
APR 86 101. REAR SUSPENSION
CONTROL LINK
APR 86 102. REAR SUSPENSION
SUB-FRAME NUTS
MAR 86 103. WORKSHOP MANUAL
CORRECTIONS
MAR 86 104. COMPACT DISC SYSTEM
MAR 86 105. WORKSHOP MANUAL
CORRECTIONS/LABELS
FEB 86 106. CPU MODIFICATION
FEB 86 107. Special Tools
for the 1986 323, 626 & RX-7
DEC 85 108. MAT SET PLATE
FOR REAR SEAT
DEC 85 109. POWER ANTENNA
MODIFICATION
DEC 85 110. Pre-Delivery Inspection
Sheet Correction
NOV 85 111. FUSES TO BE INSTALLED
AT PDI
NOV 85 112. Spark Plugs
OCT 85 113. OPTIONAL NEW AIR
DAM SKIRT INSTALLATION
SEP 85 114. Audio Systems
AUG 85 115. 1986 BEGINNING
VINs
AUG 85 116. 1986 Pre-Delivery
Inspection
MAR 85 117. P..D.I. AND FIRST
FREE INSPECTION
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Year: 1987
Make: Mazda
Model: RX7
Engine: 2RTR-1308cc 80
JUN 94 1. PARTIAL ENGINE
AVAILABILITY (LONG BLOCK)
APR 94 2. A/C 0-RING REPLACEMENT
MAR 94 3. PARTIAL ENGINE
(LONG BLOCK) AVAILABILITY
FEB 94 4. U00194 - 02/28/94
APR 93 5. PROPER PREPARATION
FOR EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
JAN 93 6. FUEL INJECTOR
CLEANER KIT AVAILABLE
DEC 92 7. AVAILABILITY OF
REAR 3 POINT SEAT BELTS
NOV 92 8. PROOF OF EMISSIONS
RECALL CORRECTION LABEL CALIF. VEHICLE
SEP 92 9. HARD SHIFTING
AFTER COLD WEATHER - R TYPE TRANSMISSION
JUL 92 10. FUEL SYSTEM, MANUAL
TRANSMISSION - MANUAL UPDATE
JUL 92 11. HARD SHIFT TO
2ND GEAR AFTER COLD START
APR 91 12. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
FEB 91 13. PREVENT DAMAGING
ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
DEC 90 14. RECEIVER/DRIER
FUSE PLUG ELIMINATION
DEC 90 15. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNITS
AUG 90 16. EC-AT PROPER CONNECTION
JUL 90 17. PREVENT DAMAGING
REAR OIL SEAL WHILE ASSEMBLING
JUN 90 18. CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
JUN 90 19. NOISE FROM REAR
SUSPENSION DURING ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION
20. USE OF
TIMING LIGHT ON DISTRIBUTOR-LESS IGNITION SYSTEM
21. SPECIAL
TOOLS MODIFICATION
22. HELM PROGRAM
SERVICE COLLATERAL
23. RECONDITIONED
ANTIFREEZE, NOT RECOMMENDED
DEC 89 24. A/C BUZZING NOISE
DEC 89 25. MISFIRE AND HESITATION
OVER 6000 RPM
DEC 89 26. NOISE FROM THE
WATER FLOW INSIDE THE HEATER UNIT
DEC 89 27. POOR AIR CONDITIONING
COOLING PERFORMANCE
DEC 89 28. POWER ANTENNA
TROUBLESHOOTING
DEC 89 29. VEHICLE DIFFICULT
TO FUEL
NOV 89 30. REAR 3-POINT SEAT
BELT INSTALLATION
JUL 89 31. PROGRAM
JUN 89 32. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DRIVEN PLATE PARTS CATALOG REVISION
JUN 89 33. HARD SHIFT IN
LOW TEMPERATURE
MAY 89 34. AUDIO SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
MAR 89 35. STATIC ELECTRICITY
SHOCK
FEB 89 36. USE OF REGULAR
UNLEADED GASOLINE
NOV 88 37. IMPROPER OPERATION
OF POWER WINDOW REGULATOR (Ball Type)
NOV 88 38. MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY CHARGING & TESTING PROCEDURES
OCT 88 39. COLD ENGINE HARD
TO START
OCT 88 40. TURBOCHARGER FLANGE
SEP 88 41. USE OF CORPORATE
LOGO
JUN 88 42. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS,
PAD, ETC.
MAY 88 43. EGI CONTROL UNIT
& FUEL INJECTORS
MAY 88 44. NO. 2 PRE-CONVERTER
BRACKET
APR 88 45. ROUGH IDLE
APR 88 46. AIR BLEED SOCKETS
APR 88 47. MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY
MAR 88 48. TRANSMISSION BEARINGS
FEB 88 49. SURGE OR STUMBLE
DURING ACCELERATION
FEB 88 50. ROUGH IDLE OR
STALL AFTER COLD START
FEB 88 51. CLUTCH DISC
FEB 88 52. ECCENTRIC SHAFT
PULLEY BOLT
JAN 88 53. HEATER & A/C
SYSTEM REPAIR
NOV 87 54. HARD START WITH
COLD ENGINE
NOV 87 55. ENGINE SPEED INCREASES
EXCESSIVELY AT COLD STARTING
NOV 87 56. Hesitation, Bucking,
Ignition Misfire, Engine Stall
NOV 87 57. Poor Performance
From Fuel Injector
NOV 87 58. HARD START AFTER
HEAT SOAK
SEP 87 59. NORMAL CONDITIONS
OF FM & AM RADIO RECEPTION
AUG 87 60. AUTO CRUISE CONTROL
O/D CANCEL SYSTEM OF 4-SPEED A/T MODELS
AUG 87 61. OPERATION OF ETR
(ELECTRONICALLY TUNED RADIO) SCAN TUNING BUTTON
JUL 87 62. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
JUL 87 63. CORRECTION &
MODIFICATION OF A/C HOSE CLAMP
JUL 87 64. CENTERSHAFT GEAR
JUL 87 65. ENGINE COOLANT
JUL 87 66. FLYWHEEL TURNING
TOOL
JUL 87 67. FUEL TANK FILLER
PIPE HOSE
JUL 87 68. INSTALLATION OF
A/C DISCHARGE HOSE
JUL 87 69. LOWER ARM &
STABILIZER BRACKET
JUL 87 70. SPECIAL TOOL REPAIR
JUN 87 71. COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR
APPLICATION
JUN 87 72. COMPRESSOR REFRIGERANT
LEAKAGE
JUN 87 73. MODIFIED CLUTCH
DISC
MAY 87 74. BRAKE PROPORTIONING
BYPASS VALVE
MAY 87 75. RADIO RECEPTION
PROBLEM USING SCAN
MAY 87 76. REAR STABILIZER
BRACKETS & PLATES
MAY 87 77. REVERSE GEAR SYNCHRONIZER
RING
MAY 87 78. S.R.T. MANUAL REVISION
- RADIO SYS. & TRANS. REPAIR TIM
APR 87 79. Hard Starting,
Rough Idle Or Poor Acceleration
APR 87 80. CHANGE OF LOCATION
FOR PLACING REBUILT ROTARY ENGINE ORDERS
APR 87 81. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FOR TIRE PROBLEMS
APR 87 82. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
ADAPTER
APR 87 83. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
TIRES
APR 87 84. S.R.T. MANUAL
REVISION - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TIME
MAR 87 85. ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
MAR 87 86. COOLANT LOSS
MAR 87 87. CORRECTION TO AIR
CONDITIONER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
MAR 87 88. SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN
GEAR SLEEVE
FEB 87 89. A/C CAUTION LABEL
FEB 87 90. SHIFT INDICATOR
LIGHT (SIL) TROUBLESHOOTING
FEB 87 91. WIRE HARNESS
FOR RIGHT-HAND SIDE CLUSTER SWITCH
JAN 87 92. WATER FLOW NOISE
FROM HEATER
DEC 86 93. Air Control Valve
Tester
DEC 86 94. Power Steering
Control Unit
DEC 86 95. RX-7 Heater Amp
Control Box (FB01 61 185)
NOV 86 96. MODIFIED DEFLECTOR
LINK
NOV 86 97. SYNCHRONIZER RINGS
NOV 86 98. WORKSHOP MANUAL
CORRECTIONS
OCT 86 99. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
OCT 86 100. KEY ILLUMINATION
HARNESS (OUTER DOOR HANDLE)
SEP 86 101. 1986 & 1987
RX-7 Spark Plug Service Program
SEP 86 102. FIRST AND SECOND
GEAR SYNCHRONIZER RING MODIFICATION
SEP 86 103. OIL SEAL AND COMPANION
FLANGE
AUG 86 104. 1987 BEGINNING
VINS
AUG 86 105. FRONT WHEEL HUB
AUG 86 106. S.R.T. MANUAL
REVISION
AUG 86 107. WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TOE CONTROL HUB
JUL 86 108. REAR SUSPENSION
SUB-FRAME WASHER
JUN 86 109. CORRECTION TO
WORKSHOP MANUAL
JUN 86 110. High Mount Stop
Lamp
JUN 86 111. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
HARNESS
MAY 86 112. Throttle Sensor
Checker
APR 86 113. BEGINNING VIN
FOR 1987 RX-7 TURBO
-----
Year: 1988
Make: Mazda
Model: RX7
Engine: 2RTR-1308cc 80
JUN 94 1. PARTIAL ENGINE
AVAILABILITY (LONG BLOCK)
APR 94 2. A/C 0-RING REPLACEMENT
MAR 94 3. PARTIAL ENGINE
(LONG BLOCK) AVAILABILITY
FEB 94 4. U00194 - 02/28/94
PR 93 5. PROPER PREPARATION
FOR EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
JAN 93 6. FUEL INJECTOR
CLEANER KIT AVAILABLE
DEC 92 7. AVAILABILITY OF
REAR 3 POINT SEAT BELTS
NOV 92 8. PROOF OF EMISSIONS
RECALL CORRECTION LABEL CALIF. VEHICLE
SEP 92 9. HARD SHIFTING
AFTER COLD WEATHER - R TYPE TRANSMISSION
JUL 92 10. FUEL SYSTEM, MANUAL
TRANSMISSION - MANUAL UPDATE
JUL 92 11. HARD SHIFT TO
2ND GEAR AFTER COLD START
APR 91 12. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
FEB 91 13. PREVENT DAMAGING
ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
DEC 90 14. RECEIVER/DRIER
FUSE PLUG ELIMINATION
DEC 90 15. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNITS
AUG 90 16. EC-AT PROPER CONNECTION
JUL 90 17. PREVENT DAMAGING
REAR OIL SEAL WHILE ASSEMBLING
JUN 90 18. CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
JUN 90 19. NOISE FROM THE
FRONT STRUT
20. USE OF TIMING LIGHT
ON DISTRIBUTOR-LESS IGNITION SYSTEM
21. SPECIAL TOOLS MODIFICATION
22. HELM PROGRAM SERVICE
COLLATERAL
23. RECONDITIONED ANTIFREEZE,
NOT RECOMMENDED
DEC 89 24. AUDIO STORAGE
TRAY MAY NOT STAY CLOSED
DEC 89 25. MISFIRE AND HESITATION
OVER 6000 RPM
DEC 89 26. POWER ANTENNA
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOV 89 27. REAR 3-POINT SEAT
BELT INSTALLATION
JUL 89 28. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT PROGRAM
JUN 89 29. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DRIVEN PLATE PARTS CATALOG REVISION
JUN 89 30 IN LOW TEMPERATURE
MAY 89 31. AUDIO SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
MAR 89 32. STATIC ELECTRICITY
SHOCK
FEB 89 33. USE OF REGULAR
UNLEADED GASOLINE
DEC 88 34. AUDIO STORAGE
TRAY
NOV 88 35. IMPROPER OPERATION
OF POWER WINDOW REGULATOR (Ball Type)
NOV 88 36. MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY CHARGING & TESTING PROCEDURES
OCT 88 37. COLD ENGINE HARD
TO START
OCT 88 38. TURBOCHARGER FLANGE
SEP 88 39. USE OF CORPORATE
LOGO
JUL 88 40. CURRENT DRAW FROM
THE BATTERY
JUN 88 41. DIAGNOSIS &
REPAIR OF A/C REFRIGERANT LEAKS
JUN 88 42. REFRIGERANT CHARGE
SERVICE
JUN 88 43. ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
JUN 88 44. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS,
PAD, ETC.
MAY 88 45. EGI CONTROL UNIT
& FUEL INJECTORS
MAY 88 46. NO. 2 PRE-CONVERTER
BRACKET
MAY 88 47. AIR CONDITIONER
KIT INSTALLATION
APR 88 48. COMPANION FLANGE
& PROPELLER SHAFT
APR 88 49. ROUGH IDLE
APR 88 50. AIR BLEED SOCKETS
APR 88 51. MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY
52. ROUGH IDLE OR STALL
AFTER COLD START
FEB 88 53. CLUTCH DISC
FEB 88 54. HEATER CONTROL
(LOGICON)
JAN 88 55. AUDIO SET IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (ID NO.)
JAN 88 56. BATTERY (PANASONIC)
JAN 88 57. HEATER &
A/C SYSTEM REPAIR
NOV 87 58. ENGINE SPEED INCREASES
EXCESSIVELY AT COLD STARTING
NOV 87 59. Poor Performance
From Fuel Injector
NOV 87 60. HARD START AFTER
HEAT SOAK
OCT 87 61. NEW STYLE WIRING
DIAGRAM
SEP 87 62. 1988 BEGINNING
VINS
SEP 87 63. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
TIRES
AUG 87 64. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FOR TIRE PROBLEMS
-----
Year: 1989
Make: Mazda
Model: RX7
Engine: 2RTR-1308cc 80
JUN 94 1. PARTIAL ENGINE
AVAILABILITY (LONG BLOCK)
APR 94 2. A/C 0-RING REPLACEMENT
MAR 94 3. PARTIAL ENGINE
(LONG BLOCK) AVAILABILITY
FEB 94 4. U00194 - 02/28/94
APR 93 5. PROPER PREPARATION
FOR EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
JAN 93 6. FUEL INJECTOR
CLEANER KIT AVAILABLE
NOV 92 7. PROOF OF EMISSIONS
RECALL CORRECTION LABEL CALIF. VEHICLE
SEP 92 8. HARD SHIFTING
AFTER COLD WEATHER - R TYPE TRANSMISSION
SEP 92 9. A/C O-RING INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
JUL 92 10. V BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
JUL 92 11. HARD SHIFT TO
2ND GEAR AFTER COLD START
OCT 91 12. BRAKE ROTOR AND
DRUM INSPECTION
APR 91 13. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
MAR 91 14. COOLING, A/T, FUEL
SYSTEM - MANUAL CORRECTION
MAR 91 15. HESITATION ON HARD
ACCELERATION BETWEEN 3500-4000 RPM
FEB 91 16. PREVENT DAMAGING
ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
DEC 90 17. RECEIVER/DRIER
FUSE PLUG ELIMINATION
DEC 90 18. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNITS
AUG 90 19. EC-AT PROPER CONNECTION
JUL 90 20. PREVENT DAMAGING
REAR OIL SEAL WHILE ASSEMBLING
JUN 90 21. CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
JUN 90 22. ELECTRONIC OIL
METERING PUMP TERMINALS SWITCHED
JUN 90 23. NOISE FROM THE
FRONT STRUT
JUN 90 24. SUB-ZERO STARTING
ASSIST DEVICE DISCONTINUED, ENGINE MODIFIED
JUN 90 25. CRUISE CONTROL
OPERATION CHANGED
JUN 90 26. USE OF TIMING
LIGHT ON DISTRIBUTOR-LESS IGNITION SYSTEM
MAY 90 27. On Vehicle Maintenance
Manual Corrections
APR 90 28. SPECIAL TOOLS
MODIFICATION
MAR 90 29. HELM PROGRAM SERVICE
COLLATERAL
FEB 90 30. RECONDITIONED
ANTIFREEZE, NOT RECOMMENDED
DEC 89 31. USING THE EC-AT
TESTER
DEC 89 32. 407289
NOV 89 33. ELECTRICAL SHORT
MAY CAUSE ROUGH IDLE OR NO START
NOV 89 34. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS,
OIL NOZZLE & OIL METERING TUBE
SEP 89 35. IDLE SPEED HUNTING
OR FLUCTUATION
JUL 89 36. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT PROGRAM
JUN 89 37. HARD SHIFT IN
LOW TEMPERATURE
MAY 89 38. AUDIO SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
MAR 89 39. HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL & REINSTALLATION
MAR 89 40. INCORRECT HORN
WIRING HARNESS ROUTING
MAR 89 41. STATIC ELECTRICITY
SHOCK
FEB 89 42. USE OF REGULAR
UNLEADED GASOLINE
FEB 89 43. PROPER INSTALLATION
OF CHANGE ROD BOOT
NOV 88 44. MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY CHARGING & TESTING PROCEDURES
SEP 88 45. USE OF CORPORATE
LOGO
-----
Year: 1990
Make: Mazda
Model: RX7
Engine: 2RTR-1308cc 80
JUN 94 1. PARTIAL ENGINE
AVAILABILITY (LONG BLOCK)
APR 94 2. A/C 0-RING REPLACEMENT
MAR 94 3. PARTIAL ENGINE
(LONG BLOCK) AVAILABILITY
FEB 94 4. U00194 - 02/28/94
APR 93 5. PROPER PREPARATION
FOR EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
APR 93 6. OIL SMELL AROUND
THE SHIFTER LEVER
JAN 93 7. FUEL INJECTOR
CLEANER KIT AVAILABLE
NOV 92 8. PROOF OF EMISSIONS
RECALL CORRECTION LABEL CALIF. VEHICLE
SEP 92 9. HARD SHIFTING
AFTER COLD WEATHER - R TYPE TRANSMISSION
SEP 92 10. A/C O-RING INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
JUL 92 11. V BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
JUL 92 12. HARD SHIFT TO
2ND GEAR AFTER COLD START
OCT 91 13. BRAKE ROTOR AND
DRUM INSPECTION
APR 91 14. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
MAR 91 15. HESITATION ON HARD
ACCELERATION BETWEEN 3500-4000 RPM
FEB 91 16. PREVENT DAMAGING
ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
DEC 90 17. RECEIVER/DRIER
FUSE PLUG ELIMINATION
DEC 90 18. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNITS
AUG 90 19. EC-AT PROPER CONNECTION
JUL 90 20. PREVENT DAMAGING
REAR OIL SEAL WHILE ASSEMBLING
JUN 90 21. CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
JUN 90 22. ELECTRONIC OIL
METERING PUMP TERMINALS SWITCHED
JUN 90 23. SUB-ZERO STARTING
ASSIST DEVICE DISCONTINUED, ENGINE MODIFIED
JUN 90 24. CRUISE CONTROL
OPERATION CHANGED
JUN 90 25. KEY MISTAKENLY
LEFT ON "ACC"
JUN 90 26. USE OF TIMING
LIGHT ON DISTRIBUTOR-LESS IGNITION SYSTEM
MAY 90 27. On Vehicle Maintenance
Manual Corrections
APR 90 28. SPECIAL TOOLS
MODIFICATION
MAR 90 29. HELM PROGRAM SERVICE
COLLATERAL
MAR 90 30. A/C SYSTEMS GAS-CHARGE
AMOUNTS
FEB 90 31. RECONDITIONED
ANTIFREEZE, NOT RECOMMENDED
DEC 89 32. USING THE EC-AT
TESTER
DEC 89 33. 407289
NOV 89 34. ELECTRICAL SHORT
MAY CAUSE ROUGH IDLE OR NO START
NOV 89 35. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS,
OIL NOZZLE & OIL METERING TUBE
OCT 89 36. 1990 BEGINNING
VINS
SEP 89 37. IDLE SPEED HUNTING
OR FLUCTUATION
MAY 89 38. AUDIO SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
-----
Year: 1991
Make: Mazda
Model: RX7
Engine: 2RTR-1308cc 80
JUN 94 1. PARTIAL ENGINE
AVAILABILITY (LONG BLOCK)
2. A/C 0-RING REPLACEMENT
3. PARTIAL ENGINE (LONG
BLOCK) AVAILABILITY
FEB 94 4. U00194 - 02/28/94
APR 93 5. PROPER PREPARATION
FOR EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
APR 93 6. OIL SMELL AROUND
THE SHIFTER LEVER
JAN 93 7. FUEL INJECTOR
CLEANER KIT AVAILABLE
DEC 92 8. PROOF OF EMISSIONS
RECALL CORRECTION LABEL CALIF. VEHICLE
SEP 92 9. HARD SHIFTING
AFTER COLD WEATHER - R TYPE TRANSMISSION
SEP 92 10. A/C O-RING INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
JUL 92 11. MODIFIED A/C
COMPRESSOR
JUL 92 12. V BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
JUL 92 13. HARD SHIFT TO
2ND GEAR AFTER COLD START
OCT 91 14. BRAKE ROTOR AND
DRUM INSPECTION
MAY 91 15. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
800 PHONE LINES
APR 91 16. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
MAR 91 17. HOOD LATCH LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE
MAR 91 18. HESITATION ON HARD
ACCELERATION BETWEEN 3500-4000 RPM
FEB 91 19. TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DURING PDI
DEC 90 20. RECEIVER/DRIER
FUSE PLUG ELIMINATION
DEC 90 21. REMANUFACTURED
EGI CONTROL UNITS
OCT 90 22. NOISE & VIBRATION
REPAIR SUMMARY
OCT 90 23. 1991 VIN NUMBERS
24. SPECIAL
TOOLS MODIFICATION
-----
Year: 1992
Make: Mazda
Model: RX7
Engine: 2RTR-1308cc 80
JUN 94 1. PARTIAL ENGINE
AVAILABILITY (LONG BLOCK)
APR 94 2. A/C 0-RING REPLACEMENT
MAR 94 3. PARTIAL ENGINE
(LONG BLOCK) AVAILABILITY
FEB 94 4. U00194 - 02/28/94
APR 93 5. PROPER PREPARATION
FOR EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
JAN 93 6. FUEL INJECTOR
CLEANER KIT AVAILABLE
NOV 92 7. PROOF OF EMISSIONS
RECALL CORRECTION LABEL CALIF. VEHICLE
APR 92 8. TRANSIT COATING
REMOVAL
JAN 92 9. PRE-DELIVERY ADMINISTRATIVE
MATERIAL
DEC 91 10. PERFECT DELIVERY
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
- BRAKE ROTOR AND DRUM INSPECTION
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Performance FAQ.
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Fix and TSB title list.
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