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Aug 26, 2005 | 11:39 PM

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go get em, B_A_S!

dd sends...

Aug 27, 2005 | 05:00 PM

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She is running ok. I test drove the car today for 30 miles. Ran fine no CEL's. It does seem to stall on decel alot more now then with the greddy kit. Usally stock it never stalled. Anyone got any hints? Also my power steering does not work

The light is on in the dash. Any tips would be great.

-Broke (not anymore

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Aug 27, 2005 | 05:19 PM

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Check the BOV. You may need to harden or soften it. We harden it a bit before & the thing stalled on de-accel quite a bit. Some people had the same thing when they softened it too much. Try that.

Aug 27, 2005 | 06:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Broke_Apex_Seal

Also my power steering does not work

The light is on in the dash. Any tips would be great.

-Broke (not anymore

)

There is a connector by the radiator that goes to the steering torque sensor.

Aug 28, 2005 | 09:19 AM

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I am not running the greddy kit. I sold it.... I am all stock!

Also a HUGE thanx to Drifter D for hooking me up with a part off his car. best of luck too you!!!

-Broke

Aug 28, 2005 | 12:03 PM

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So Broke, now that you are back on the road again, what was the final verdict on what happened? What did your 8 do leading up to this? Any little events that we should be looking for if we are greddy turboed? Good luck with this motor

Aug 28, 2005 | 12:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Broke_Apex_Seal

Also my power steering does not work

The light is on in the dash. Any tips would be great.

-Broke (not anymore

)

Did you do the steering range calibration? (wheel full left then full right)

Aug 28, 2005 | 12:57 PM

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Uh yeah!!!! I am looking for any other poss. causes. What do you think. Also it stalls all the time! And is and pain to drive.

-Broke

Aug 28, 2005 | 12:58 PM

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Broke_Apex_Seal

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Also can you look in your work shop manual to see what steps I need to take to see what is wrong here....

help me help me

Aug 28, 2005 | 03:22 PM

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Maybe you need a new motor!

Aug 28, 2005 | 03:56 PM

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Broke_Apex_Seal

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Here is my new Engine bay shot. No turbo

.....

Also added side skirts and aluminum radiator.

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Aug 28, 2005 | 06:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Broke_Apex_Seal

Also can you look in your work shop manual to see what steps I need to take to see what is wrong here....

help me help me

Here is all you need to know:

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/pdf/rx8_shop/8Steering.pdf

:D

Aug 30, 2005 | 03:59 PM

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Broke_Apex_Seal

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It appears that you need the WDS for everything. Sucks but got to take it to the dealer.

Aug 30, 2005 | 04:18 PM

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Re:stalling---on rx-7s usually was caused by intake leaks.Have you checked for leaks. I usually spray brake cleaner on the joints to find leaks.

Aug 30, 2005 | 06:46 PM

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hey, what happened to the cosmo?

Aug 30, 2005 | 07:37 PM

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Damn from the looks of that maybe we need to place a scattershield around the housings! Jesus H Christ!
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Aug 30, 2005 | 10:41 PM

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hey, what happened to the cosmo?

In time man in time. My parents were not happy about my car stuck on the lift all the time so I bought a motor just to get it mobile so they would not bitch. 3-Rotor N-A is already in the works