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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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Iv jus finshed puttin a replacement engine into my ERST n after having the usual problem with gettin fuel to the injectors iv finally got the thing started!!

Only problem now is it refuses to idle n jus cuts out if left, also getting blue smoke out the exhaust!!

Some1 please help me, iv been waiting for an RST for years n now iv finally got 1 i cant drive it!!
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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First check you have no air leaks on the intake, next things to check would be CO and ignition timing.
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Was just gonna suggest air leaks, mine had a big split in one of the boost hoses, once repaired it ticked over nicely
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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Just checked all hoses n all good nick!!

Its annoying me now, is there any good garages in Birmingham that i can take it to?? All the garages by me are crap n i dont trust em to touch it!! Is there any RS specialists local???
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