Carb problem
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Carb problem
I have a 1982 RX-7 GSL with a 12b engine (about 80,000 miles on the motor). Recently, I noticed a metallic coughing noise (coming up through the air cleaner) just as the engine stops (my wife said it sounds more like a fart to her and that the car simply has taken on some of my attributes). Anyway, I tracked the problem down to what looks like a valve or air pump on the lower driver side of the carb. I can hold my thumb over the rubber hose that goes from the valve/air pump to the air cleaner and the engine no longer makes the coughing/farting noise when it shuts down. I plugged the hose and have been driving the car without noticing any difference in performence. But....I do have a couple of questions. 1) what is the mechanism that is going bad, and 2) by plugging it off am I masking or creating a more serious problem?
Thanks much for any information or help - Emmet
Thanks much for any information or help - Emmet
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Thanks for the information all.
1) slip of the finger, the motor is a 12a
2) the hose is the larger 1/2" or so on the driver's side
3) The car doesn't need to pass emissions
4) I've been driving the car for a week or two with no apparent problems
5) I like this forum and will continue to check in.
Thanks again - Emmet
1) slip of the finger, the motor is a 12a
2) the hose is the larger 1/2" or so on the driver's side
3) The car doesn't need to pass emissions
4) I've been driving the car for a week or two with no apparent problems
5) I like this forum and will continue to check in.
Thanks again - Emmet
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