Vr6Jason

I just got an 87 TII, and it’s been sitting around for about 8 years now. Of course it doesn’t start, but I’m thinking it’s just flooded. It only has 40k on it though, and the interior is in great shape for a car this old. This is my first rotary, and I’m very excited to get started. But anyways I’ve been doing a lot of reading, and here's the list of stuff that i think i need to do first. Can you let me know if you think i'm on about the right track?

I already bought a new battery and plan on running a compression test -(is this accurate info) in the next day or two to see whether I need to buy a rebuild kit. I’m just praying to the car gods that it’s above 80psi. And if it is the next steps for me are:

Replace fuel filter, belts, and the spark plugs look shot so those too. Exhaust is rusted to hell, so I’m thinking about getting the REV-TII turbo back.

Does this all sound about right?
Thanks for your help.

EmbassyBlack

looks like ur on the right track.
if u want to try and start it pull out the egi fuse (in the engine bay, the one on the far left its pink) then crack it for 2 or 3 times for about 5 seconds. put it back in and try to start it. if it doesnt start then you might wanna check out your fuel system. and the compression test is a very good idea. dont waste your money on anything else before you do that.
good luck!

FelixIsGod29X

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Put a few teaspoons of oil(not atf) into the lower spark plug holes before trying to start her(will help seal properly and build compression.) Also it would be a great idea to clean out the fuel tank and fuel lines since shes been sitting for 8 years. But yeah, seems like your heading in the right direction. Best of luck and keep us updated. - Nick

Vr6Jason

yeah.. i've herd atf is bad for the seals.. i'm going to run the compression test tonight and try to clean out all the fuel tank and lines.

Mo_Jo_Jo

I would replace all the rubber fuel lines (~$5 for what you need). I'd also have a peek inside the tank to see what condition it's in. I bought mine and it was down for quite a while and the baffles inside the tank were rusted through.

...lucky you there's a drain plug for the tank...

I cringe at the thought of eight year old gas.

I would replace the plugs and change the oil (wouldn't hurt to prime the system at this point). The rest I would do after the car is running so at least you know it starts and doesn't need a rebuild.

Good luck.

Vr6Jason

where could i buy new fuel lines? is that something that specific to a car or is it pretty generic, and as far as i know the line runs up the driver side strut tower, right?

eage8

iTrader: (9)

http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/unstore.htm

that's a great writeup of things to check and do when taking a car out of storage that wasn't stored properly. I would give it a read.

also if you get the racingbeat REV-TII exhaust, make sure you get your turbo's wastegate ported. or you'll boost to high and blow you turbo, engine, or both.

good luck

Vr6Jason

that is a great read. very helpful thanks. since getting the car i have read it many times.

so the compression test tonight was a bit inconclusive.. i'm hoping that the reason why i only had 30psi in the front housing is because i had the wrong tools or i made some stupid mistake because i had little light and it was freezing out. i'm going back out tomorrow with the right tools.