89rx7vert

Need help plez..
just today i got a 86..the dude dint even know what a rotary was...
i got it for $200 bunkz....
the only way it start is if i push start it....
it cranks but the car wont start do guys know wut it could be?

polito Racing

iTrader: (1)

do a compresion test on it. does the starter spin fast or slow? once you get it to start how does it run? Rough Idle? It could also be flooded.

MazdaMike02

iTrader: (4)

Its flooding. If it just keeps flooding and the only way to start it is push starting i'd say its got low compression. Push start it, let the car run for 45 mins...turn it off and try to turn it back on. If it doesn't start, the motor is most likely garbage.

89rx7vert

thanx guyz..
well yea the guy got it running by getting it up to like 15 mph and then it ran..
but on the way to my house it byed bcause of low fuel..
but it sounded pretty strong so it might have some compression..
but ill check it tomorrow...and also im going to try the the fuel fuse thing...
and it cranks normal not fast or slow...
oh and yea the body its pretty strait its just primer realy to paint...
interior is clean as hell to...

89rx7vert

oh i forgot what is the compression sopost to be at? and witch ones to i check da leading or the traling? or both?

REXVERT

should be around 80PSI i hear, Haynes says to check trailing plug holes, but a much more mechanically inclined buddy of mine suggested to me to try the leading.

nice buy btw..

well uhhh

test via leading hole, on both rotors, make sure to remove schrader valve from tester first to check for 3 even bounces, then plug hole to test for overall compression. anything above 85 is decent, over 100 is very good and under 80 is prolly on the way out.

89rx7vert

oh ok koo so ill the leading ones im about to go buy a tester
dont got one =0
ill let u guyz know wut it is thanx....

polito Racing

iTrader: (1)

I got one at autozone for like 30 bucks

89rx7vert

i got my one for 9 buckz lol from harverfrait...(not sure how to spell it)
oh well anyways i checked the compression one rotor was at 75 and the other one was at 90....so it should be ok rite?
and i tryed the fuel injection thing but nothing...
and da batterry died and i ran out of time got work now =(
eny other sugustions?

89rx7vert

oh spell check hehe
well yea i have some work ahead of me well thnax
for you help

89rx7vert

oh ok ill do that
most likely its gonna be somethig electrical tho cuz its kinda fo a wirring dissaster under da hood =(

87turbo_turtle

Okay start where ever you want but you may want to consider checking your starter and the wires that run from the battery to the starter and altnator. Any auto parts store can check your starter and it should be free. HAVE THEM CHECK IT OFF THE CAR!! This is because on the car test only check the amps/volts the starter is producting it does not check if the starter is engaging, if the teeth look damages, and any other type of mayham. But it does sound like a wiring problem from what you are discribing.

89rx7vert

but it cant be the starter bcuase it cranks?
the starter is spinning....
that car f*ks with me it feels like its about to start but it dosent
....
but ill check that out to
thanx

polito Racing

iTrader: (1)

when you check the compresion make sure you check for 3 even bounces not for the overall compression on the gauge. about 10 years ago one ot my cars started doing that it ended up being the rear rotor was out of compresion on 2 of the faces. the car would run if push started but you could sit inside with the key forever and it would crank and crank but wouldnt start.

the other thing check your fuel maybe your fuel got water in it from condensation from the winter. maybe there is some water in your tank or something.

good luck.

89rx7vert

i did that
one rotor was at 75 and the other at 90
i did evrything i quit...
so instet i got a swap .. =] lol
i got a s5 13b with racing beat rotors
ill go from there..
thanx for da help

MazdaMike02

iTrader: (4)

Its nothing but low compression. Fuel leaks past the seals flooding the next chamber..push start it and run it for 45 mins for **** sakes. If it frees up then you can get some life outta the motor, if not then the motors garbage. Rebuild, buy another or whatever...there ya go you bought yourself an s5. BTW if your a quitter sell the car...your gonna have to deal with a lotta **** if you beat on it.