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Lepprykaun 03-08-10 06:30 PM

Rx7 start-up problems
 
Hey everybody i recently tried starting my rx7 up after keeping her hidden away in my garage throughout winter (stock 93 fd3s rhd). ( i started her almost everyday) This was the first time she sputtered and wouldn't start. Normally i've never had problems on start-up until now. After a few turn-overs i looked underneath and noticed a pool of gas :scratch: Anyone have a similar problem like this or might have an idea as to what it is? I haven't had time to get under her and start tinkering due to my schedule but maybe a cracked fuel line? My engine doesn't seem to be getting gas so i think that may be it but any advice would be appreciated!

datz 03-09-10 02:37 AM

i'm no expert but without the fuel pump running a "cracked" line would only loose the pressure in it wich is not much gas, maybe a shotglass or less.

gracer7-rx7 03-09-10 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by Lepprykaun (Post 9854428)
Hey everybody i recently tried starting my rx7 up after keeping her hidden away in my garage throughout winter (stock 93 fd3s rhd). ( i started her almost everyday) This was the first time she sputtered and wouldn't start. Normally i've never had problems on start-up until now. After a few turn-overs i looked underneath and noticed a pool of gas :scratch: Anyone have a similar problem like this or might have an idea as to what it is? I haven't had time to get under her and start tinkering due to my schedule but maybe a cracked fuel line? My engine doesn't seem to be getting gas so i think that may be it but any advice would be appreciated!


Start with the de-flooding procedure
http://www.rx7.com/tech/unflood-fc.html
http://www.rotorwiki.com/index.php/Unflooding

Shine some light under the engine bay and try and see where the leak might be dripping down from the block.

Also read this thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=113638

Could be fuel line, massive flooding, Fuel Pulsation Dampener or other leak.

There is also a procedure to test for fuel leaks but I can't seem to find it right now. You are welcome to do a search in the 3rd gen section to find that thread.

Lepprykaun 03-14-10 11:40 PM

thanks for the info! appreciated


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