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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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NM Help Needed in Albuquerque, NM

My '79 RX-7 GS is acting up and I'm seeking a competent rotary engine mechanic in the Albuquerque area.

Anyone?

Gary
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Why not fix it yourself?

What's the problem....I'll help. If I can't help, I'm sure someone else will lend a hand.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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NM Engine running rough.

Thanks for the offer. I don't know if you saw my intro or not, but I have a '79 GS with 39,000 original miles. It obviously doesn't get used very much. When I started it the other day the engine was running rough, like it's out of tune.

I don't know if it's electrical, such as distributor or plug wires (the plugs are relatively new - probably 200 miles or so), or if it's carburetor related. I'm not much of a mechanic, but I'm willing to give it a shot because right now I don't think it is drivable.

The car was running fine the last time I used it, which was about 2 weeks ago.

Again, thanks for the help.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Could use a little better description of the problem...
1. How long have YOU owned the car?
2.You stated, car ran well a couple of weeks ago...Have you done any work between now and then?
3. What kind of maintenance history has the car had?
4. Do you own a service manual?

More info always helps....Can you get the car fully warmed up? And if so, does the problem go away.

I would always start with a fuel issue....when was the last time you changed the fuel filter? Never.....change your filter then.
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