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Got it! car now runs. Albiet not very well, updating my other thread with details.

i dont have any pics on me but if you want i can send you a drop box file or email with the shop manual.just pm me with an email address

check your grounds around alt , also check to see if the blue wire is touching the hot wire going to the alt I went and checked that. thanks. You have to have the tool...a regular socket has too large an outside diameter to fit. The good news is you can buy the tool at any auto parts store for abou...

Also, how can I tell if a tfi is bad? the link on merkur encyclopedia seems to indicate it is for the 2.9 cologne engine. But i assume that they are the same(right?) http://www.merkurencyclopedia.com/ symptoms. I just brought it out of winter "storage" put in new fluids. (new to me radiato...

I sincerely hope you were cackling maniacally and saying "it's alllllliiive" xD

This reminds me, I have the form all filled out at my desk. In an envelope and everything. I just didnt have any stamps and promptly forgot about it hahah.

What would be considered a "dangerous" oil pressure drop? Would it affect a non race engine more than a mildly prepped engine? or the same( oil is oil, doesnt matter what you are using, if it runs out you are screwed) If an oil pressure drop is deemed too substantial, how would one combat ...

I need to find an rx7 cooler, and from there I would liek to add an external cooler controlled by a thermostat. This statement makes no sense on many levels.... - Why are you going to get a RX7 cooler only to then replace it with one from a Mercedes (or whatever)? - The RX7 cooler already has a the...

SO, first off I will explain teh use and conditions. I need to find an rx7 cooler, and from there I would liek to add an external cooler controlled by a thermostat. I live in a cold winter climate and the need to get oil up to op temperature in -30 is a plus( though I dont expect to be driving much ...

1st of june maybe? ill will keep checking this thread until a date is set... :p

Thanks john! That seems like a nice setup. Do you have to change the throttle cable when you rotate intakes?

250 bucks shipped to quebec. Not bad. :p I may have to wait until next pay day, but this is an awesome deal. Now I just need to get my 3 inch downpipe. :p

Also, if I were to do thunder saloon style rear quarters, how would people feel about bolt on style?im sure you cour cut out and the reces a small fold and then bolt in, smooth over with bog. Personally, I have no problem with bolt on style and smoothing them over would make it impossible to take th...

I have been doing some research into this and the general consensus seems to be that a minimum of a 150 ton press would be needed due to the springiness even for 20 gauge aluminum. Panel beating seems to be the only other option. While it may be good for my car, it would not really be worth my time ...

Forgot to update.
Fixed, lubed it up, and attached zip tie to ensure it stays put. Mods can delete thread if wanted