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How do i start a Low Compresion 13b?

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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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How do i start a Low Compresion 13b?
I have a 89 rx7 na, and have a hard time starting it. My mechanic check the compresion and said that it low. is there anything i can do besides adding ATF and Rebuilding the motor. thanx
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 05:36 PM
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Push start it.
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 10:22 PM
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A couple of Tablespoons of heavy oil in the lower spark plug holes before trying to start it. Gets old doing it everytime you have to start...Easier w/ no P/S and A/C, but not easy enough if stalled at a light
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 11:04 PM
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man I talk to this guy ( my friend) he said wow now that I have low compression I can push more boost right??

ya I slapped him:-)
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Old Feb 8, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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Thats great! If you can get it started... Ha ha.
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 02:46 AM
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if im not mistaken you can run a fuel cut switch on it and it will start fine.
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 02:51 AM
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Originally posted by BoostedRotors
if im not mistaken you can run a fuel cut switch on it and it will start fine.
Not quite fine, but it'll start Put your foot to the floor when you start it too.
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if im not mistaken you can put a fuel cut switch on it and it will start semi-fine.
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 09:30 AM
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That is not the kind of low compression you want. Spend money and don't risk loosing an almost dead engine.
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