Hello to all on RX-8 Club.

I am a new owner of a 2005 RX-8 that needs some TLC. However, I am not new to the rotary world. I have owner a dozen or more RX-7's over the years. I am always looking for punishment I guess as I am always reviving the RX-7's that others would just part out.

So, the 05 RX-8 is no different and I picked it up for cheap. Previous owner did not really take care of it so it needs some interior/exterior touch ups and the engine had a coolant seal give a few years ago. Love the car and what it can be except for the wheels. Once I can post in the classified section I plan to try and find some stock RX-8 wheels and get rid of the ones on it right now.

In the garage I have a 91 RX-7 that is undergoing a cammed LS3/T56 swap. Just about everything on the car has been refurbished or replaced so once it is complete I can have a worry free car that is practically new.

Now onto the pictures of the RX-8

 

I got the 8 cleaned up after sitting in one spot for around 3 years with the previous owner. I was only able to get to the outside this weekend and I will clean up the inside soon.

The car was parked because it smokes like a pack of chain smokers. I tinkered with it this weekend so I pulled the plugs and they looked good besides appearing to saturated with fuel. I went through the deflooding process and the car stats up pretty quick. The smoke didn't smell sweet as if it was a coolant seal, so the search continues.

 

It looks much better now than before!

Good luck in your search for the smoke culprit. I'm going through the a similar search.

 

That was one disgusting engine bay. I like to keep mine clean enough to eat off of it.

 

Yeah, it was pretty filthy but it will get a better cleaning later.

Worked on the car more today and it appears that the engine is in fact blown. I would guess the oil control rings or something of that nature. Tons of smoke and oil will literally leak out of the exhaust manifold.

When I got the car the oil was low so I topped it off before running it again. It smoked before and after so I believe it is time for a rebuild.

 

Welcome to the club! Thanks for joining us and showing your RX7 - it looks amazing and you're doing great job on it. Plenty of knowledgeable and friendly folks here as well as informative and insightful discussion threads. Enjoy your time here!

 

Welcome to the club!

 

Welcome ^.^

 

You cleaned her up pretty well so far