Hi guys,
My name is Antony and I live in Torquay,England.I have just bought a 1990 Turbo II as a non runner.
The car wont start ,and has been like it for 18 months and I got it a couple of weeks ago.
I have tried the following:-

Tow start at speed - nothing.Not even a cough or splutter!!

ATF treatment - again ,no luck.

I have a spark and I have fuel(I think - I can see/smell it on the plugs)

If the engine is low on compression surely it would start on a tow start,even if only to run poorly.

As I said,the motor just spins when I try to start it - it doesnt even try to start or catch or fire.

Anybody have any ideas???
Please??
Thanks,

Antony

 

hey anthony,

I think that u might have no compression in one rotor or maybe both. If this is the case the car wouldn't even try to start. So no matter if u did try to start it from a roll or a push start nothing would happen i say do a compression test and see what u come up with. Hope this helps

 

Time for a compression test, definitely.

Steve

 

i was thinking it might be flooded...but seeing how you did the ATF treatment that would have probably flushed everything out...have you checked any of the engine codes?

 

I think that fault codes would be a possibility,but havent a clue as to how to read them,where the connectors are or how to interpret them.I have a Haynes manual on order - you cant get them in the UK for RX7's - had to order one of the US versions!!(Haynes are based not too far from me as well!!).
I think a compression test sounds like a good bet - is the procedure described in these posts anywhere?
Also - if the seals have gone ,how feasible is DIY replacement?(Obviously a big job ,but I know a few good mechanics,but no-one with any real rotary knowledge)
I desperately want to get the car sorted as it was a bit of a bargain and is worth my while to fix ,but without spending too much money(The Holy Grail!!)

 

here ya go
http://www.1300cc.com/howto/how2/codes.html

 

http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobi...ompression.htm
It's not too accurate, but it'll give you a general idea if you're getting decent compression on all three faces or not for each rotor...

Engine replacements can be done in a weekend or two and will go smoother if you have someone helping you out. Read up on it by searching and find out if it's for you. Also, see if there's anybody in your area who might be able to help you for a few beers and a pizza.

Good luck with the car!

Steve

 

There is a small but dedicated rotary cult in Europe and it'd be a good idea to check out the section of this forum that pertains to the Old-Country rotorhead. Click here...

Good luck with the car and hopefully you get it running.

 

if the car only starts if you puch start it would that mean it has low compression

 

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