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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: N22CK_C on May 30, 2009, 04:41:12 PM

Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: N22CK_C on May 30, 2009, 04:41:12 PM
Hi Everyone..

Just got my EGI RX7 i have question... Seems to flood very easy? Is this me being daft or could it be something else? Soon starts if you unplug the fuel pump in the boot and when it fires plug it back in and it runs sweet.. just will get bit annoying after awhile :Tongue1 any ideas people?

But still rather chuffed so far its soo much funn to drive :Thumbs-up

Cheers Nick
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: dthebuk on May 30, 2009, 05:45:33 PM
define very easily?

if its flooding when its cold, say youve just turned it on then you turn it off and when you try to start it its flooded. Thats normal.

If you find its flooded when you start it after about 30 mins - 1:30 hours after you\'ve previously used it, it could be worn apex seals or leaking injectors.

if its flooded everytime you start it. Its probably VERY worn apex seals.

if its not apex seals or leaking injectors, you could have bad plugs, or the start up mixture could be too rich.

i\'d sugest checking the plugs and the start up/ idle mixture.

Also an easier way to deflood is to remove the egi fuse (its one of the top ones in the fues box in the engine bay), crank for 10 seconds. Put it back in, then crank again


Welcome to rx7 ownership and mrc :D

glad you like the car, they\'re awesome to drive :D
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: N22CK_C on May 30, 2009, 08:53:07 PM
Thanks for the response!

Gives me few things to check tomorrow:Tongue1
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: dthebuk on May 30, 2009, 08:55:56 PM
oh also. If the car isn\'t flooded badly, you can press the accelerator to the floor and then crank, after a few seconds bring it back up and it should start.
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: N22CK_C on June 01, 2009, 10:56:39 AM
Quote from: dthebuk;612090define very easily?

If you find its flooded when you start it after about 30 mins - 1:30 hours after you\'ve previously used it, it could be worn apex seals or leaking injectors.

if its not apex seals or leaking injectors, you could have bad plugs, or the start up mixture could be too rich.

i\'d sugest checking the plugs and the start up/ idle mixture.



Checked my plugs yesterday and there rather new looking..:rolleyes:

Noticed one of the connectors from the HT leads to one of the coils is well bit crappy (Elecy tape holding it in :eek:) so new set of leads might help...

Seems to flood when I’ve been using it and then get back in so...  worn apex seals or leaking injectors?

How would I check these... little new to all this rotary stuff so :Tongue1

Cheers ;)
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: JohnnyP on June 01, 2009, 11:01:15 AM
Difficulties starting when hot could unfortunately indicate low compression, not flooding. Hope I\'m wrong, as you may be due a rebuild soon. :-(
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: N22CK_C on June 01, 2009, 11:27:17 AM
Quote from: JohnnyP;612405Difficulties starting when hot could unfortunately indicate low compression, not flooding. Hope I\'m wrong, as you may be due a rebuild soon. :-(

Oh that would suck... haha any other tests i could to do to find out if it is going to be rebuild?
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: dthebuk on June 01, 2009, 11:58:28 AM
isn\'t flooding is an indication of lower compression. TBH i would sort out the HT lead first.

Well how quickly are you getting back in the car after using it? If its almost instantly, say after putting petrol in it, its a sign of low compression. If its after say half hour or an hour, it could be leaking injectors. To check this its best to put some sort of pressure gauge across the fuel system. If it goes down within half an hour or so, then it should just be the leaking injectors.
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: N22CK_C on June 01, 2009, 12:25:41 PM
its about half an hour.. out driving.. stop come back to the car 30min later and wont start.. think will get new HT lead and go from there ...
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: dthebuk on June 01, 2009, 01:15:52 PM
good stuff
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: N22CK_C on June 01, 2009, 08:22:02 PM
been looking but no joy... anyone no where i can get some HT leads?
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: the hat on June 01, 2009, 08:49:49 PM
http://www.mazdarotaryparts.com/
 
i wouls hazard a guess that these folks do them
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: L18M on June 02, 2009, 01:11:30 AM
i got some spare stock ones.. make me an offer n i can post out to u if it helps =)
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: N22CK_C on June 02, 2009, 10:17:37 AM
bummer... ordered some new ones last night... cheers anyway tho!

if i get this sorted will have your bonnet off ya :mmmm
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: L18M on June 03, 2009, 12:15:59 AM
no probs.. :)
still after the fcd also..? let me kno n i hav a hunt for it under the mass crap i have at home :)
tho thinking its in my fc...

also.. pics of ur fc :)
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: dthebuk on June 03, 2009, 12:24:45 AM
oh if hes not after the fcd can i have it? pretty please :D
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: L18M on June 03, 2009, 12:26:42 AM
Quote from: dthebuk;612939oh if hes not after the fcd can i have it? pretty please :D

nope.. u cant have it.. you may purchase it though :p
IF i can find it... :o
and he dunt want..
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: dthebuk on June 03, 2009, 12:29:01 AM
fcd as in fuel cut defender right?

can they be used on egi\'s?
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: L18M on June 03, 2009, 02:16:57 AM
i thought u sold ur egi..?
i doubt it.. as it caps the boost the ecu sees hence allows more boost than it should do..
egi theres no boost pressure. (i might be wrong)
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: dthebuk on June 03, 2009, 08:11:50 AM
its for the TII but N22CK has an egi. which is why i am confused :P
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: L18M on June 03, 2009, 12:55:57 PM
d\'oh.. good point..
i assume too much lol
i guess its urs if i can find it lol (think it is in my fc)
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: dthebuk on June 03, 2009, 01:22:17 PM
haha, no rush boss.

I\'ll nab it at rs6?
how much would you like for it also?
Title: New FC Owner.. couple of questions
Post by: L18M on June 03, 2009, 02:44:57 PM
think i had it down as £60