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Rabit87 06-17-08 09:47 PM

HELP Engine Problems
 
My friend wants to buy a1990 rx-7 none turbo but the engine has some problems.[LIST][*]The engine wont turn back on when it's up to temperature

I was wondering if someone could tell me if that would be somthing serious or just a sensor? Thanks

Jpk3200 06-17-08 09:52 PM

Could be low compression or leaky injectors or something else.

If I were your friend, I would be wary of buying this car. BE SURE to get a compression check before purchasing.

A few tips on what to look for when buying a 2nd Gen RX-7...
http://aaroncake.net/RX-7/buy1.htm

Rabit87 06-19-08 02:07 PM

How would i do a compression test? what tools would i need? What would be the best way to check the injectors?

Jpk3200 06-19-08 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by Rabit87 (Post 8299424)
How would i do a compression test? what tools would i need?

http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...ion_check.html

A Mazda dealer should be able to do the test for you as well.

HKSpoweredFC3S 06-19-08 03:00 PM

go buy a 86-91 rx7 repair manual and it tells you most every trobbleshoot you needa know, also what tools you need.

Rabit87 06-20-08 12:32 PM

thanks alot!!! im going to check out the car on sunday hopefully its just a leaky injector but i dought it.

Rabit87 06-23-08 01:26 PM

Dam!!! the engine had broken apex seals. Thanks alot thou

lax-rotor 06-23-08 01:37 PM

You should have been able to tell that without a compression check... ...

Hot start problem could be anything from injectors to low compression, however a busted Apex seal usually has a super crappy idle--if at all.

Rabit87 06-25-08 03:14 PM

Yea it did... it was like it could't find a idle at all. The engine had alot problems but the seller didn't want to tell my friend until I checked it out and with your help we avoided buying a crapy engine.
Im new to rotory engines so im still doing my homework on them


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