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Old 01-11-06, 03:06 AM
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just got 88 fc not running need help

ok i just got my first rx7 tonight the guy sed he was driving it and it started smoking and just quit on him it has about 190,000 miles on it, its a n/a i havnt tried anything yet cuz i just got home. i dont know a whole lot about rotor motors but i do know a little. the oil smells like gas and its full is as far as i got thanks in advance. oh yeah i also only paid 300 bones for it!!!
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ok had a good look at it today the motor has no compression like maybe 1 psi if that that was after i tried to unflood it that didnt work so i check compression with a modified tester so i'm thinking motors blown time for a new turboII motor!!
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well im also new to rotary but with 1 psi u probably have a blown apex seal
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Welcome to the wonderful world of rotarys, spending outrageous amounts of money, fixing previous owners stupidity.
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I am pulling the engine from my 88 GXL N/A if you need one. it wont be out for another 3 weeks probably but I just thought I'd throw it in here. PM me with any questions
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