Need some help.
 

What's up. I'm new to the rotary game, but not the automotive industry. I am currently working on a 04 rx8 I bought for next to nothing, and I'm trying to verify the integrity of the engine.

I do not have a rotary compression tester, but I do have common sense and a standard compression tester.

My rear rotor when cranking at about 300rpm is moving plenty of air and making good compression, my front rotor is not moving any air... It actually seems to be trying to pull a vacuum on the lower spark plug hole.

I am feeling like there may be a blockage in the intake port on the front rotor since these engines should at least move some air while cranking even with bad seals. I am obviously not getting any compression on the front rotor.

Any ideas or help is appreciated.

This is an RX7 post, but it's the same principle.

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generati...or-wtf-464658/

Thanks man. Where u from?

Originally south Louisiana.
Living in KCMO.

Oh OK. I'm from Lake Charles. Thanks again for the help. I guess I'll be pulling this motor and doing a thread on it. Lol

Always interested in a rebuild. Look forward to seeing your progress.

Thibodaux is my hometown.