Just got a 1990 GXL for free! Has issues tho
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CrazyCori
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Just got a 1990 GXL for free! Has issues tho
Hey Guys its been a very long time since I have posted anything on here, actually about 5 years or so. So a buddy of mine recently just came back from Iraq and was moving, he didn't want his FC anymore and asked me if I would like to keep it. Of course I said yes, I had another 1990 GTU but sold it when I was 20 like a moron.
Well it has been sitting for around 2 years, I gave her fresh fluids, new fuel, a new battery and attempted to see what she'd do. Not surprised it would crank but not start. I grabbed a bit of ether to see if I could get it to crank over for just a moment, but still no success.
I was speaking to my friend and right before he parked it he did say it was blowing a bit of white smoke, which I am hoping I don't have completely f'ed seals. But it was running until he hit a curb/bump and the car stalled and would not fire back up.
I am thinking it may be an ignition issue for why it won't fire, it should at least fire momentarily if ether is shot directly into the TB but it doesn't. I am just at a loss of where to start diagnosing my issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
(Pics attached, yes its dirty. It sat in a shed for 2 years)
Yes, my friend saw a Pug and then had a wonderful idea.
Well it has been sitting for around 2 years, I gave her fresh fluids, new fuel, a new battery and attempted to see what she'd do. Not surprised it would crank but not start. I grabbed a bit of ether to see if I could get it to crank over for just a moment, but still no success.
I was speaking to my friend and right before he parked it he did say it was blowing a bit of white smoke, which I am hoping I don't have completely f'ed seals. But it was running until he hit a curb/bump and the car stalled and would not fire back up.
I am thinking it may be an ignition issue for why it won't fire, it should at least fire momentarily if ether is shot directly into the TB but it doesn't. I am just at a loss of where to start diagnosing my issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
(Pics attached, yes its dirty. It sat in a shed for 2 years)
Yes, my friend saw a Pug and then had a wonderful idea.
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CrazyCori
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Check this thread.. https://www.rx7club.com/new-member-r...rt-up-1103664/
There are links that helped me, as well as what I went through. A biggie is getting lube in the engine before turning it. I used MMO, oil or premix works as well. You need a bit of oil for compression.
There are links that helped me, as well as what I went through. A biggie is getting lube in the engine before turning it. I used MMO, oil or premix works as well. You need a bit of oil for compression.
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CrazyCori
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Check this thread.. https://www.rx7club.com/new-member-r...rt-up-1103664/
There are links that helped me, as well as what I went through. A biggie is getting lube in the engine before turning it. I used MMO, oil or premix works as well. You need a bit of oil for compression.
There are links that helped me, as well as what I went through. A biggie is getting lube in the engine before turning it. I used MMO, oil or premix works as well. You need a bit of oil for compression.
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Check this thread.. https://www.rx7club.com/new-member-r...rt-up-1103664/ .
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CrazyCori
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So great news guys. Changed the plugs, put a bit of ATF in the Leading spark plug hole and let it sit for a couple hours. Went and started it up and bellowed smoke all over the place (looked like a Stephen King movie) Now it runs like a champ! Thanks guys! Not a bad deal for only spending 25$ total on the thing!
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CrazyCori
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Oh yeah, and totally no smoke now when she runs! Which is defiantly a great sign. However she does have a leak in the cat, smoke came in from the shift boot so i'm pretty sure of it actually. Now for some body work
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