Anyone in Midlands to Perform Kiss of Life/ Autopsy on RedRex?

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GUTTED...

No idea what happened...running sweet as a nut on a Sunday, week prior to Xmas...come Monday Red Rex had stopped.

Only been to WGT 2 months before and given clean bill of health.

Had two mechanics out in past 2 weeks and despite doing all the usual flooded tricks (its auto, so no dragging round the block!) it turns but absolutely no compression? :2eek
Battery was low but we put a new one on and a little more effort but not even the start of a start...

I dont know 1st thing about cars. (hence two local mobile mechanics):spank

Anyone live near enough to give it an RX experienced look over and kiss of life, or give the last rites...:god

Worth several drinks and eternal gratitude???:Thumbsup!


Steve

[TwistedHumour]

How did you test the compression? And are there any more symptoms??

Chris

[khyber pass]

No physical test that I know of to check compression. Both mechanics spent 1 or 2 hours plus and then said - got electric power but no compression? gave them details off this site for flooding and they both removed & cleaned plugs...

Only other symptom I can think of...
On the morning that it didn\'t start, the HEAT light and buzzer sounded when it went to start, didn\'t start and then hasn\'t ever since...

Sorry to say, I struggle with changing a wheel so everything else is a mystery..

Ta for help though Chris

[TwistedHumour]

If you know anyone who can take a spark plug out, this thread should help a bit:

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3813&highlight=checking+compression

It\'s a very quick test that gives you a general indication of whether or not the problem is in or out of the block.

Thats how I (well millspeed) found out my engine was knackered.

Chris

[khyber pass]

Thanks Chris

will need to hunt down someone who can!

Sorry to hear you had a dead un

Steve

[RedRummy]

sounds like you need a rotary expert... not yer "local mechanic"

nothing against em, but you need the inside tips and tricks knowledge.

[Grizzly]

Its easy to check if there is Compression or not? Egi fuse out and The top rear plug then Turn it on the Key and listen to the Noise, then Replace that plug and remove the Front Top plug and turn over in the same manner. When your Doing this Have a Third Party stand and Watch to see how much White smoke comes out of the Plug hole.

Don\'t take this the wrong way but when you take a Car to e.g. WGT and ask what condition the engine is in he can only give you a Guide from His Knolage/Compression test Results/Condition of Servicable items (giving an Idea of how its serviced) and Driving it, Without pulling the Motor to bits and Measuring every thing this is all he can realy do. Is often sods law that after its had a Full bill of health you\'ll develop a Problem.

[Grizzly]

Also i keep hearing storys of Mechanics who don\'t know Rotarys using Stock Boinger Comp testers which protrude into the Bore which inturn Damages your Apex\'s when its Turned over.

So you start off with a well flooded Motor and end up needing a rebuild, all i can say is its worth getting people to look at your car that know the engine.

[chopper2k22]

Theres a couple of us locally that could come have a look, im not far out a telford, and Crazy Eddie is in Telford too.

[R1Dude]

I`m in wolverhampton, currently doing a heart transplant on my own 3rd gen thus have gained a fair bit of knowledge, gimme a call anytime would be happy to have a look for you, Ade. 07834328788

[Crazy Eddie]

Maybe we could have a mini meet round yours and put all our heads together I\'m sure between us we could sort it or at least give a diagnosis!

[khyber pass]

Thanks to all who have posted...Grizzly- spot on about health checks proceeding sickness - certainly not a criticism of WGT who are canny. Just luck...

Chopper, Ade and Crazy Eddie...sorry for not getting back to you sooner.first time I\'ve looked at email since 12th..family emergency (they say things come in 3s!!!)

Stuck in London till Friday Aft but if any of you are free this or next weekend (any time to suit you), drop me a line ...curry and beer in abundance!

Thanks again for replies...stars

Crazy Eddie\'s idea sounds good...if we can\'t get the bugger going then it\'s still a good excuse for a beer!

[Crazy Eddie]

Been a while mate have you had any joy with this yet?

[m4drx]

id like to know too

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Hi guys

family illness has been main priority is spare time recently...thanks for the concern.

Am back in area until 5th March so have just sent you a message (Eddie) and I\'ll be giving Ade a call either today or tomorrow.

Sitting on a drive for a couple of months ain\'t good for anything, but hopefully a bit of knowledge and TLC will solve the problem...

Either way, beer and food will make me feel good!

Cheers

Steve