I am looking at a 92 turbo 2 that has been setting for 2 years. Is there
anything I can do to help the restart process that will minimize the
problems that rotarys have when they have sat along time.

thanks

Allen Ervin
scorpion472@comcast.net
509-323-2145

Put some auto tx oil in the spark plugs holes and see if it turns over.
If it does then check the compression by removing the schrader valve
from a standard compression gage. Turn the engine over with the starter
and see if you get three pressure pulses in a row for each rotor.

If that works it ought to run fine once you get it started.
If you flood it stick a small hose connected to plastic squeeze bottle
with the engine set at 90 degrees after TDC for the front rotor into the
lower spark plug hole. 180 degrees for the rear rotor. Suck the excesses
fluids out and the engine will start sooner rather than later.

Paul Lamar

Paul

That is what I thought I just wanted to here it from someone else to make
sure.

Thank You!!!

Allen Ervin

Another bit of advice on the turbo's. The rubber intake plumbing elbows tend
to crack down stream from the mass air flow sensor. This causes all sorts
of problems including starting problems. The elbows are buried (hidden) under other
parts so strip it down a bit and inspect these elbows.

Also while you are at it make sure the tiny nylon lines feeding the apex seal
oil injectors are in good shape. Many an engine has died because these 
cheap ten cent lines cracked and leaked after about ten years.
 
Paul Lamar
 
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