I'm trying to install a thermal bypass pellet (Tracy's) in my
    Renesis but
    can't seem to get the e-shaft bolt to move with my 1/2" impact
    wrench.  Can
    someone tell me if the bolt is right or left hand thread?

    Thanks,
    Bob Forbes
    Upstate NY
    N164WF

    Counter clockwise takes it off. Spray a lot of WD40 in there and let
    it soak. Do you have the Mazda ring gear locking tool that
    keeps the e-shaft from turning? Also a chain wrench will work on
    the e-shaft pulley hub. A 3/4 impact wrench should take it off without
    locking the e-shaft. 1/2 inch is too small.

    Paul Lamar


lock the fly wheel and of any impact ranch.... if you do not have one
warm the thread to soften the thread lock

regards
Rodercik

E-shaft bolt removed.  WOW, 3/4" impact wrench didn't touch it, had to use a
3/4" breaker bar with 3 foot cheater.  Does anyone know what the torque lbs
are for the re-install of the e-shaft bolt?  Should loctite be used when
doing the re-install?   Looks like there was some kind of sealant/loctite
under the bolt shoulder after I removed it.

Thanks,
Bob Forbes
Upstate NY
N164WF

Down load the shop manuals from this site.

http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/cars/rx7/manuals.html

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

I'm not sure about the Renesis, but on a second gen I would definitely
lock-tite it. Shortly after I bought my first 7 I was supposed to go into
town after work but for some reason I went home instead. As I slowed to
enter my driveway I noticed smoke in the rear view. I continued down my
driveway (1/2 mile) and could see the oil pressure dropping. I stopped by
the shop and immmediately smoke started to pour out from under the hood. I
popped it open, grabbed the hose and put out the fire, flames and all. The
E-bolt had come out and had allowed oil to spray everywhere including the
exhaust manifold. If I had gone into town that car would probably have gone
up in flames.

John Gibbons


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