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1985 rx7 wont idle

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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ON 1985 rx7 wont idle

hi i have a 1985 rx7 gls-se with the 13b motor that i just picked up for 500 dollars. believe it or not it is in mint shape. now the bad, it starts right up no problem but dies right away. I f i press the gas it runes fine just will not hold the idle. i am new to rx7 and am not sure were to start. i would appreciate any help thanks
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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check the compression on both rotors first I would say
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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thanks I'll try that first
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Lots of good info in the FAQ sticky 3rd thread at the top of the main page. Here is the GSLSE idle problem article.
http://mrmazda.no-ip.com/gslseidle.html
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