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Old 12-23-06, 02:23 PM
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Is my engine blown?

Hi, i just bought a 83 rx7. Ive been trying to get her running and ran into a few problems. Firstly, when i tried to do a home compression test(the one where u remove a spark plug), i didnt get the results they said i should. on the front rotor a hear a psssh about every 2 or 3 turns(nothing inbetween), on the back rotor i heard nothing. My car starts up pretty easy actually, however i gotta keep giving her gas to keep it from stalling, and the rpms are reading zero. if i give her more gas she just kinda studders then stalls while the rpms stay the same. Any help is greaty appreashiated (sp), i just wanna make sure her engine isnt blown before i start sinking money into it.
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Does Your Tach Wiggle When You Are Trying To Start It? If Not You Are Not Getting Spark.
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nope doesnt move a bit, ty for the info.
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Recommend ATF treatment for apex seals. Check connection at trailing ignitior, replace ignitor if connections are good.
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