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Other Rx-7 Tech Articles
The following repository of technical articles cover topics applicable to all generations of Mazda Rx-7 sports cars. As with the first gen articles, most here have been culled from the Rx-7 internet mailing list.
Maintenance and Repairs
Ignition System Cleaning & Tune-Up
How to maintain your '7s ignition system to keep it running healthy.
Spark Plug Life Expectancy
Mark Schroeder tells how often you should be changing your '7's plugs.
Common Oil Leaks on Rx-7s
How much clearer could it be? List Illuminatus Mark Schroeder gives a good run-down of the most common oil leaks for all Rx-7 generations.
Sealing Your Oil Pan
It might seem straight-forward, but there are actually several viable options.
Curing Carbon Lock
What actions to take when your high mileage or dormant rotary has seized due to excessive carbon deposits.
Before Replacing Your Starter Motor
David Lane outlines the procedure for troubleshooting common starting-system failures.
Anti-sway Bar End Link 'Zero-load' Adjustment
Mighty strange things can happen when your anti-sway bars are maladajusted.
Power Window Alignment
Getting those windows to operate properly after reinstalling your glass can be tricky...
Fixing a 'Ratcheting' Power Window
How to remedy that intermittant 'clack-clack-clack' your tired power windows can make.
Modifications & Upgrades
Baja Bucket Seats
How to convert your aging OE driver's seat for one of those racy, supportive dune-buggy style seats.
Bolt Circle Compendium & Wheel Interchange Manual
As the title implies, this article lists the various bolt circles of first & second gens and what other popular vehicles' OE rims will likely fit.
Pre-mixing Oil & Gasoline
Rely on the secondary metering oil pump, or use premix as cheap insurance? It's an age-old rotary debate...
Miscellaneous
Rotary Rev Limits
No, Virginia, rotaries do not possess an unlimited rev potential. Here's why...
Death Rattle of a Wankel
How to tell when it's terminal.
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