2nd Generation
RX-7 F.A.Q. V 3.1

[ Introductoin ]
[ Problems with the RX-7 ]
[ How To Fix ]
[ Performance Parts ]
[ 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)
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
  1. BRAKE ROTOR AND DRUM INSPECTION



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