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Old 04-21-09, 07:44 PM
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new guy needs help...badly

broguht my 1988 SE 7 like 2 months ago, was running fine. its stock. i'm losing oil pressure everytime the it warms up to normal temp n the rpm goes crazy bouncing from 1000-1500. after it warms up since i dont move till the temp gauge moves alil while the rpms bounces then claims down. i come to a stop in neutral it dies. turn it back on. when i moving my oil pressure is fine but when i come to a stop it goes down to 0! to get oil pressure back i hold the gas to 2000rpm. i have fun in traffic...... i changed out the oil n filter n plugs n wires(needed it) please help!!
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Maybe a bad oil pump? I would say maybe a blown head gasket but I just found out rotaries don't have those...
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possible oil leak? look for those. i had one and as soon as i fixed it i had way better oil pressure
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yesturday i checkd for oil leaks before starting none then i go to start it it floods.... take the relay out n gas n clutch to the floor about 3 times with with 3 secs on n 5 sec pause. put the relay back starts n BOOM! shotgun warmer it up in the drive way for 10minutes checkd for leaks over the hood n under the car none! i'm like ok.... oil pressure was FINE!! wheres the zero?! then when i gave it gas at 3000rpm. it down to 2000rpm n back up n down then off the gas i lose the pressure..... the rotary Gods hate me
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I would check to see if you have enough oil first. Next check for any leaks. Then see if the oil pump is still good. It can also be a bad sending unit or gauge.
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