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apex seal question need help!

Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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CA apex seal question need help!

I just bought a 91 rx7 about 2 weeks ago. very happy bout the purchase but one flaw the apex seals was stated broken. whats the best option of trying to be able to run the car? It worked after the guy dried the spark plugs and push started but now it doesnt turn on. what should i do?
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Why run it? Perform a compression test and confirm that there is an apex seal problem. http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/blown.htm

If you run it, you are just going to cause more damage.
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