1998 Mazda RX7 Complete loss of power

1998 MAZDA RX7
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RHINOCEROS1
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Engine Performance problem
1998 Mazda RX7 Two Wheel Drive Manual 144000 miles

The car has been running great for months since I bought it, tonight I was getting off the highway, downshifted into 2nd and heard a strange noise. Immediately afterward I had no power what so ever. I could barely make it up a small hill in 1st gear. Also when pushing the gas pedal it takes forever for the rpms to climb and it won't idle. Ignition system problem or apex seal problem? Please help.

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May 29, 2009 at 11:57 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Check engine light on? if so have it scanned to see what the PCM sees wrong.Try loosening the exhaust before the cat converter to see if the exhaust is plugged which will do exactly what you described
May 30, 2009 at 8:15 AM
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Still having the same issue wit the car so I did what you suggested, I separated the catalytic converter from the exhaust and then the car would not start at all. So I pulled the plugs and one of them has oil on it. To me this seems catastrophic. Am I correct in assuming that?

Once again thanks for your help.
Jun 9, 2009 at 4:57 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like it may have lost a seal.That would qualify as catastrophic I guess
Jun 9, 2009 at 5:00 PM
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So then it seems a rebuild is in order? Can you recommend a good place to get a rebuild kit?
Jun 9, 2009 at 5:22 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Personally I have only installed new ones from Mazda, might want to try Google
Jun 9, 2009 at 5:38 PM