really old engine
 

i have a 1983 rx7 with like 140000 miles on it, every one around where i live said it won't start, can't start because its been sitting for 2 years with no use (problem is every mecahanic around here is scared shitless by a rotary even the rx8) now me and my friend decided to start working on it cause we were tierd of all the crap we were getting from people. well we got it to turn over and stay started for like two seconds and the it dies but keeps trying to start even with the key out. the fact that it turned over gives me hope that i don't need a new engine after all (thanks to the guys who offerd thiers). do i have any hope of salvaging the engine thats still in it? could it be as simple as changing the 2 year old oil and gas (i plan on doing that anyway) or is it alot more complex?

i'd start there new fuel would be a good idea take out the plug run fuel through with out the plugs in it will help clean out the the combustion chabers get new plugs as well theres a start

Well, my car sat in someguy's yard five years and I just came along and started it so I'm pretty sure you'd be able to get yours started

hey guys thanks for the help so far. me and a friend tried to take out the gas but failed miserably (and got a little stoned ). however we did get a little gas out of the tank and it looked like gas streight from the station it wasn't brown or black, it was clear. we took one of the spark plugs out and made sure that it was the right kind it didn't have any corrossion on it, it did have oil on it, at the tip thats inside the engine (don't know if thats normal). i plan on changing the oil this weekend anyway. the mechanics that were there (its at their shop) helped us out a little they messed around with the distributer and we got it to run for like 5 to 6 seconds this time. they said it may be a bad dis. rotor. i have to correct myself from my last post there is somebody in town that does work on rotaries (but he ain't cheep) my friend found him he told us that best case, you just need to add or change fluids (what yall have been saying) or i need a new starter. he did also say to try try the fluids first before i put any more money into it. he did tell us about the ATF/Marvel mystery oil trick (i don't think thats what he called it, but same process). I had to go to work before we had a chance to try it.


OH and i have to give propps to Odessa Muffler and Brake for letting us us their tools and their space. (like they even know about this forum...but gotta give credit where credit is do. )