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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
i've never seen a cam break...must have run that sucker pretty hard..
She was just running down the road and lost oil pressure.
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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I have a very hard time believing that both rotors had two each apex seals stick in the groove at the same time, giving a zero compression reading. Or it lunched the side seals on both rotors at the same time. It just seems so unlikely. Especially without any warning. And I would think the oil issue would cause overheating before any other problem.
I realize that you have spark, but any chance the dizzy came loose and is firing at the wrong time. ( I realize that is grasping for straws, but....) it really seems more electrical, the way it quit.
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Nope. Your car is totalled. No hope. May as well throw in the towel. It's a good thing you came to this forum though, because I'd be willing to pick it up, no charge.

Kidding. I do hope your engine's not toast. I live in Flag and am in Prescott every weekend, if you're close by, I'd be totally willing to help you check it out.

Worst case scenario, do not scrap the car- people I know want it.
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