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Old 12-10-08, 11:32 PM
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engine wont start

ok so i just got an engine from jdmtiger, me and my friend put it in and everything is hooked up, we tried starting the motor and all it does is crank it acts like it wants to start and sometimes sputers like its going to but wont, we tried the whole unflooding the engine thing any other suggetions
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Originally Posted by ahimes51
ok so i just got an engine from jdmtiger, me and my friend put it in and everything is hooked up, we tried starting the motor and all it does is crank it acts like it wants to start and sometimes sputers like its going to but wont, we tried the whole unflooding the engine thing any other suggetions
Did you install new spark plugs? Have you verified you are getting fuel pressure and the fuel injectors are spraying? We need to know as many details as you can provide to help you out.

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Old 12-11-08, 12:53 PM
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i have new plugs and wires i am getting fuel and im almost positive that my injectors are working
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tiger

Fingers crossed the engine is good.Have a look for tiger in the forum,They are not the best to buy fd engines from.
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you may be getting fuel, but is it ENOUGH fuel?
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thanks for all your help i got the motor started only to find out that i have a bad motor
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Bad engine

Feel for you mate,I had a bad engine from tiger.Lucky it was pay for by creditcard.So i got my money back.I also got to keep the engine and gearbox for the price of shipping,so a bit of a result.Gonna rebuild it.
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yea i am, i have a guy in tennesse that is going to do it, do you know anyone im still looking around cause i dont want to get screwed again
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you know www.rx7store.net is in columbus oh.
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