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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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need help rx7 wont run right

Hey guys i have a 1988 mazda rx7 s4 non turbo 5 speed.

It doesnt start its like its flooded smokes exactly at 4500rpm but not before. Im not sure if its the apex seals are going out or maybe a bad omp? Has anyone had this problem its really hard to start
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 12:43 AM
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SO it does start and runs..BUT it smokes when you get above 4500rpm?
Oil control Rings.
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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If the car continues to flood and smoke like that the only real answer is a rebuild.
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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check the compression.
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