Compression test results (Mazda tester)
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Compression test results (Mazda tester)
These are the results from my compression test today. Front rotor has no compression and the rear is decent. I feel pretty confident the engine is done, but I just wanted to confirm with you guys. I've never seen no compression before. Any info would be good.
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The mazda tester won't read below a certain threshhold. I forgot the exact number offhand. Just to make sure try it a few more times. Make sure the sender is snug. I like to tighten it gently with a wrench. Make sure the connector is securely clipped onto the sender. Also make sure you are cranking with the egi fuse removed and the throttle wide open.
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Thanks for the feedback guys. The sender was snug and there were no puffs coming out the spark plug hole. I made sure my Mazda Tester was working by testing the rear rotor and I got a reading. Now it's confirmed. Next step is deciding which way to go, reman or rebuilding it.
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I'd break it down and assess the damage before going with a reman. If you do go with the reman I'd break that down and inspect/clean/rebuild that before installing it as well. Just to be safe...
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Thanks for the input fendamonky. I unfortunately don't have the experience or time to break down the engine. I can take the engine out of the car and put it back in no problem. I emailed Ray Crowe regarding the reman and he told me it's $2,800 with a core plus $320 for shipping both ways. I also read this thread https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...inues-1035361/ and this kind of scared me in buying a reman. Also, it's coincidence that Banzai-Racing posted in my thread because it's either getting a reman from Ray Crowe or getting the Level 5 engine rebuild through Banzai-Racing.
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It has a very lumpy idle and it lacks power. The car struggled when I drove it back into my driveway after it was towed. Also, just for info, my engine went out while I was driving on the freeway. I immediately noticed the lack of power when it gave out.
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I suggested breaking it down and checking everything based off of what people/shops have seen when they crack them open. Hell, even my NEW engine had a bunch of buildup in the water passages that I would never have known about otherwise..
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Less than 100rpm wont get you an accurate test.
using some normalizing calculations, 42psi (which banzai stated will get you all 0's) and 100psi (which banzai stated will get you a zero rpm), you could still have almost 80psi at 250rpm.
now, 80psi is still not good, but it would explain why the car runs with a lumpy idle (and not ridiculously difficult to keep running like it would be on one rotor)
using some normalizing calculations, 42psi (which banzai stated will get you all 0's) and 100psi (which banzai stated will get you a zero rpm), you could still have almost 80psi at 250rpm.
now, 80psi is still not good, but it would explain why the car runs with a lumpy idle (and not ridiculously difficult to keep running like it would be on one rotor)
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