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Old 07-16-2015, 08:57 AM
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Honestly they didn't tell me from everything I read low was low, I know its on its second motor and the car is at 115,000
Old 07-16-2015, 09:07 AM
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I would get the numbers if I was in your position.
Old 07-16-2015, 09:21 AM
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Ok what would what I be looking for? like what would be fixable I guess
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Well when is the last time it had a tune-up? cleaned the MAF? did the brake trick?
Old 07-16-2015, 09:33 AM
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I just bought it and the previous owner had no clue on rotary maintenance. brake trick???? and I can do all of that today but a tune up is about 300 which im totally OK with if it fixes my problem just hate to throw money at a car blind.
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...memory-169443/
Old 07-16-2015, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenOrtego22
I just bought it and the previous owner had no clue on rotary maintenance. brake trick???? and I can do all of that today but a tune up is about 300 which im totally OK with if it fixes my problem just hate to throw money at a car blind.
Depends what's included in the tune-up. Most of the "tune up", like changing spark plugs, you can do yourself.
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Loki you used to are still on the RX7 forums I remember seeing you there....it was a long time ago
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Loki you used to are still on the RX7 forums I remember seeing you there....it was a long time ago
Mmm, nope, not the same guy. But a bunch of people picked up the name since that movie came out :P
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Thanks for all the help guys, I just pulled motor and gonna have it rebuilt. It's at the shop now time to think about mods when it comes back
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Originally Posted by DarrenOrtego22
Thanks for all the help guys, I just pulled motor and gonna have it rebuilt. It's at the shop now time to think about mods when it comes back
Good luck! It's going to be all worth it when she comes back to life.
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