New Owner (some ?'s)
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New Owner (some ?'s)
Hey, im the proud owner of a new(to me!) 1988 10AE.
I havnt had much experience at all with rotaries, so bear with me. However, im not a total technical retard when it comes to cars so
Anyways, i wanted to know a couple things:
Snow is on the horizon here in CT, and (even though it might not be for a month) i wanted to know what the best thing to do is when putting the car away for the winter. Drain all the fuilds? (oil, gas, radiator etc?)
What sort of problems will i have starting it up come spring?
Also, one more specific question, the guy who owned the car didnt really know much about it. From what i have seen, it *looks* to me like the cold start has been disabled. When started (cold) the car will sit around 1k rpms. When i blip the throttle, it goes up to 2k and settles back to 1.5k, then slowly back down to the 750. It is a little rough coming down, sounds like some misfiring, but im not too sure. Its mostly around 1200 rpm to 1000 rpm.
Ill be able to do a more thorough examination over the weekend, so ill be back w/ more info.
BTW the car has a downpipe and FCD. To my knowledge, that is all.
Any thoughts/input appreciated
Thanks in advance
-Jack
EDIT: spelling
I havnt had much experience at all with rotaries, so bear with me. However, im not a total technical retard when it comes to cars so
Anyways, i wanted to know a couple things:
Snow is on the horizon here in CT, and (even though it might not be for a month) i wanted to know what the best thing to do is when putting the car away for the winter. Drain all the fuilds? (oil, gas, radiator etc?)
What sort of problems will i have starting it up come spring?
Also, one more specific question, the guy who owned the car didnt really know much about it. From what i have seen, it *looks* to me like the cold start has been disabled. When started (cold) the car will sit around 1k rpms. When i blip the throttle, it goes up to 2k and settles back to 1.5k, then slowly back down to the 750. It is a little rough coming down, sounds like some misfiring, but im not too sure. Its mostly around 1200 rpm to 1000 rpm.
Ill be able to do a more thorough examination over the weekend, so ill be back w/ more info.
BTW the car has a downpipe and FCD. To my knowledge, that is all.
Any thoughts/input appreciated
Thanks in advance
-Jack
EDIT: spelling
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Just wanted to add, i can see it coming now: "Search" search button etc etc followed by many other somewhat funny pictures.
I tried, couldnt really find anything specific enough!
If anyone can take the time to help, it would be much appreicated
I tried, couldnt really find anything specific enough!
If anyone can take the time to help, it would be much appreicated
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I don't think you want to drain your fluids....changing them is a good idea. Take your battery out obviously, maybe put a bit more air the tires. Add fuel stabilizer. That's all I can think of.....worked for me the past two winters. Also depending on where you store it, might want to put some steel wool in your muffler so no rodents get in there.
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Re: New Owner (some ?'s)
Originally posted by OneEyedJack
Anyways, i wanted to know a couple things:
Snow is on the horizon here in CT, and (even though it might not be for a month) i wanted to know what the best thing to do is when putting the car away for the winter. Drain all the fuilds? (oil, gas, radiator etc?)
What sort of problems will i have starting it up come spring?
Anyways, i wanted to know a couple things:
Snow is on the horizon here in CT, and (even though it might not be for a month) i wanted to know what the best thing to do is when putting the car away for the winter. Drain all the fuilds? (oil, gas, radiator etc?)
What sort of problems will i have starting it up come spring?
In the summer, start her up (lots of smoke from the fogging oil) and allow the car to completely warm up. Drive carefully for a few days, then drive normally.
Also, one more specific question, the guy who owned the car didnt really know much about it. From what i have seen, it *looks* to me like the cold start has been disabled. When started (cold) the car will sit around 1k rpms. When i blip the throttle, it goes up to 2k and settles back to 1.5k, then slowly back down to the 750. It is a little rough coming down, sounds like some misfiring, but im not too sure. Its mostly around 1200 rpm to 1000 rpm.
BTW the car has a downpipe and FCD. To my knowledge, that is all.
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