"Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?" (autophile412)
04/26/2018 at 16:25 • Filed to: None
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"Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?" (autophile412)
04/26/2018 at 16:25 • Filed to: None | 0
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So I finally had some time to work on the RX7 this past weekend and I got it to start and run. After letting it run in the driveway for a bit it lingered at about 6,000 rpm so I shut it down to tinker. I then ran out of time to do said tinkering and when I tried to fire it back up again she just wouldn’t.
Anyone with Winkel experience have any advice? I still need to put new brakes and rotors on all four corners and flush the coolant system and put a new steering wheel in. She could also use a paint job but I’ll drive her the way she is if I can get her running right.
MM54
> Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?
04/26/2018 at 18:21 |
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I’ve got an ‘85 S I daily this time of year. It’s hard to say with the EFI on the -SE, they’re kind of finnicky. Have you done a compression test? When it wouldn’t restart, was it hot or cold?
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Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?
> MM54
04/27/2018 at 09:09 |
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it was hot still from running for a few minutes. I didn’t let it overheat though. compression test is next on the list.
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MM54
> Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?
04/27/2018 at 12:42 |
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Compression test should be helpful. As the rotary ages it will become harder and harder to start when hot. Have you tried to start it since then (as in cold-start)?
That said, whatever made it stick at 6 grand may also have something to do with it not starting. I’ll defer you to the forums for -SE diagnostics since I am not familiar with their EFI computer at all.
Hopefully you get it sorted out, these cars really are a blast to drive.