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MAZDA RX7
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JIMIYANG
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I have a 1987 mazda RX7, and it seem that it will start only if the engine is cool. If I drive to the store, and come back out to start it, it won't start. Maybe if I wait like 3 to 4 hours, then it will start. What's the problem with it?
Nov 10, 2007 at 1:20 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try checking the fuel pressure and comeback with the readings.
Nov 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM
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JIMIYANG
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How do you check fuel pressure, and is it hard. I don't really know much about cars. Only the basics.
Nov 10, 2007 at 12:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Find the fuel filter Tee-in the fuel line with a fuel pressure gauge and read off and comeback with the readings.

Do you have a repair manual for this RX year?
Nov 10, 2007 at 1:05 PM
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JIMIYANG
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Does the car need to be on? What's the step to doing this?
Nov 11, 2007 at 10:11 AM
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Both On and Running-
Nov 11, 2007 at 1:36 PM
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