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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: h41tel on March 19, 2009, 01:19:44 PM

Title: engine problem
Post by: h41tel on March 19, 2009, 01:19:44 PM
I was driving home last night and was driving the rex (FD3S) hard when i heard a big backfire. and suddenly lost power.  i could acclerate but the car would shake like it was a v12 shaking before the gas would be released. Anyway decided to open the car up today and powered her up and the engine is shaking and sounds horrible. the car will not drive smoothly and constanly sounds like it going to turn off. Can anybody advise what i need to check. There is no white smoke from the exhaust and no other visual idicators of any issues.
Title: engine problem
Post by: Laeeq on March 19, 2009, 01:28:11 PM
hmmm thats not sounding good dude.  if you can bring her round the i can check few things.  .it could be something simple.
Title: engine problem
Post by: h41tel on March 19, 2009, 01:31:21 PM
That be great if you can. much appriciated. i wish it is something simple. Are you at the shop today....?
Title: engine problem
Post by: Laeeq on March 19, 2009, 01:34:27 PM
yes i am  or bring her after 4 i will be at home.
Title: engine problem
Post by: Laeeq on March 19, 2009, 01:50:32 PM
im just on my way out so give me a call on 07866588097.

cheers

laeeq
Title: engine problem
Post by: RobbieRX-7 on March 19, 2009, 02:42:06 PM
It\'s blown up!
Title: engine problem
Post by: Laeeq on March 19, 2009, 03:55:56 PM
Quote from: RobbieRX-7;592061It\'s blown up!

or may just be a map sensor or boost pipe:Hammer
Title: engine problem
Post by: h41tel on March 24, 2009, 12:32:27 PM
hey laeeq, sorry was not able to get car down to you the other day.... Let me know if it still possbile to bring the rex round.... thanks Haitel
Title: engine problem
Post by: Timmy on March 24, 2009, 12:36:56 PM
You\'ve almost certainly blown a tip or several tips.
Title: engine problem
Post by: Laeeq on March 24, 2009, 12:41:20 PM
Quote from: h41tel;593086hey laeeq, sorry was not able to get car down to you the other day.... Let me know if it still possbile to bring the rex round.... thanks Haitel

yes mate...im here all day today.
Title: engine problem
Post by: h41tel on March 24, 2009, 12:42:53 PM
i hope your not right there,.... but i think you are.... this car is costing me a fortune.....the pleasures of owning a fd3s....
Title: engine problem
Post by: Laeeq on March 24, 2009, 12:43:43 PM
or give me a call first dude as if it is bad then you shouldn\'t drive her....thats if she fires up again?
Title: engine problem
Post by: cowboy on March 24, 2009, 10:53:27 PM
same happen to mine.was a crack tip.
Title: engine problem
Post by: Eeloe on April 02, 2009, 04:09:43 PM
Exact same thing happened to mine last november!
 
I needed a whole new engine!
Title: engine problem
Post by: SiH on April 03, 2009, 08:23:58 AM
Firstly =- check the pipe ot the MAP sensor on the firewall - it\'s a small balck box about 1" by 1/2" mounted behind the throttle body - has a pipe with an inline filter going to it and the one pipe, and one electrical connector going to it. Check the pipe/hose to this is conencted at both ends.

If it is, then start to worry. If not, then plug it back in, and see how you get on.
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