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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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1981 Mazda Rx-7 12a problems!

So I have a rx7. I can get it to start and It when it warms up all the problems start...
It misfires/stalls/Popping from exhaust has no power past 3800 rpms... it can barley go past 5000 rpms... The car always dies.. then when I try to start it again it makes a weird screeching sound when cranking! Has super rough idle I can only get it to run if i turn the idle screw to make it idle at 1500. I WANT HELP PLEASE, It's my first car.

When I got it it worked great. Then one day it all just went to crap! What could have caused all this??
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Sounds like you either lost a vacuum hose, or you have an ignition issue.

I would start by confirming that the spark plugs are sparking. If that checks out, then start looking for a vacuum leak.

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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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How can I find a vacuum hose diagram? Yeah my spark plugs are working what else should I look for in the ignition system?
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Ignition timing? Sounds like it could also be a fuel/filter/pump issue due to the 5k stall. Not sure about the sreeching sound tho.
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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did you get it worked out ?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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I changed the fuel filter, the pump lets gas out when i turn the ignition on. no it doesnt work
and i have no clue how to do ignition timing.
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