Not Starting, not flooded (maybe)

RotaryBC · 09-25-2016, 04:40 PM

Update:

I have it starting (warm and from cold), warms to operating temperature, with no problems.

I still don't know were the oil came from, I have ran it to temperature twice now, don't see any new oil leaking.

Questions:

Do I have a good starting low compression engine now?

Where around the oil metering pump should I look (front, bottom, connects to the block..)?

Should I premix to be sure? At what rate should I premix?

I want to save this unicorn!

JL1RX7 · 09-25-2016, 07:45 PM

Compression test will tell. No amount of arm chair diagnosing will tell you hard numbers.

Yes, everywhere the oil lines lead.

Premix is considered good practice no matter what's going on with the engine.

***TitaniumTT*** · 09-26-2016, 11:43 AM

.5oz/gallon at every fill. And bllock the OMP as well with the RA adapter.

***TitaniumTT*** · 09-26-2016, 11:43 AM

I'm confused as to why you're still asking about compression without actually doing a compression test?

09-25-2016, 04:40 PM	#46
RotaryBC The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Troy, Mi iTrader: (0) Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Update: I have it starting (warm and from cold), warms to operating temperature, with no problems. I still don't know were the oil came from, I have ran it to temperature twice now, don't see any new oil leaking. Questions: Do I have a good starting low compression engine now? Where around the oil metering pump should I look (front, bottom, connects to the block..)? Should I premix to be sure? At what rate should I premix? I want to save this unicorn! __________________ 2005 RX-8 Shinka 171 2005 RX-8 Shinka 1137

09-26-2016, 11:43 AM	#48
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09-26-2016, 11:43 AM	#49
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I'm confused as to why you're still asking about compression without actually doing a compression test? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

09-25-2016, 07:45 PM	#47
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 487 Rep Power: 17	Compression test will tell. No amount of arm chair diagnosing will tell you hard numbers. Yes, everywhere the oil lines lead. Premix is considered good practice no matter what's going on with the engine.