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padgett, It reads 14- 14.2 volts cold, then 13.7 - 13.8 running temp.

Thanks for everyones reply! I think the first step will be to check the ignition coils and such because those were from a used vehicle, as I put the upgraded newer coil pack on. I've been driving the car on and off with a mix of premium and injector cleaner the last couple years, so I don't think that would be a problem? The fuel filter was also replace a few years ago and since has only been driven less than 10000 miles. I've also done plugs, wires, air filter, cleaned the IAC, maf (and all around that area. I'm quite sure I've also cleaned the egr valve. I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but electrical is a whole other issue. The last time I ran an oil pressure test with a mechanical gauge, it read properly. It won't even read low at idle and increase with speed, most of the time the pressure reads higher while idling and lower while cruising. I have noticed fuel consumption has increased and it feels less powerful, maybe some brand new coils are a good idea. On another note, I've been having issues with the brakes and volts dropping to low 13s or even 12 while applying the brakes, and all the lights will dull blink like there's a large draw... But that's a whole other issue haha.

I guess because I already have 13000 into the car, I'm hesitant to put more in. It's got no rust at all. It's about a 7/10. I have it posted for sale at 4k and I've had no one even come look at it. I noticed yesterday it was doing it all through first gear.. Like accelerating was jerky all the way til it shifted to second. It was worst at starting and just before the shift. Is the pressure sensor giving vital information to the engine or can I leave it?

So my 89 with 45xxxmiles is having some issues. Lately while accelerating from a stop its very jerky starting until it gets going. Also, the idle seems all over the places, shakes and fluctuating rpms of about 50~. Im not sure if it has to do with anything but i always notice the OIL PRESSURE reads very high, even sitting at idle it constantly fluctuates around 40 PSI, and rarely reads low, even while cruising. I replaced this part about 3 year ago and its done the same thing the whole time, not sure if that has something to do with the idle or not. Im wondering if i should spend money on this vehicle... if so, where should I start? I know theres a bunch of knowledge in this forum and If someone wants to help out making sure shes running smooth again, id really appreciate it, maybe even a paid phone call? Thanks so much

The spoiler makes it much closer to an rx7 lol

where i am in canada seems to have interest but no one wanting to spend the money. I have an 89 red/grey with 35k miles and i didnt even get a nibble at 6000$

I live in Canada and I'd like to buy an accumulator from the reatta store but the part does not ship here.. could someone be so kind as to purchase one for me and ship it to me. I'll pay shipping of course. PM me if interested, thanks. Brendan

I sure love that suede

Still a matter of money and storage. I am lacking in both.

From what I've read is there were 319 total driftwood. Not sure how many of those were convertibles.. Its only 9 hours away from me. I still dont think I can afford it sadly. By the time I get it here and insured it would be 6000$

One day that same thing will happen to me (me in red, him in white) except ill flag him down because that is the only other reatta in my city.

What a great price if eveything is in good running condition! I would be more interested in a coupe but I might need to try for this..

Nothing, that was my main concern really. Going from 20 mpg down to 13-14. @machiner yeah it didn't do anything being disconnected. I installed it with the battery unplugged. Thought there might be some kind of reset button on the ecm or something.

My car is all original, even has the original brake pads from 89 im pretty sure. 34k Miles, and mine are grey.

I never use my A/C Windows are always open. I installed a new fuel filter and Air filter. The fuel that came out of the fuel filter looked like tar almost. I had to scrub so hard to get it off me. The Idle is 100x smoother but on the ride home I still noticed the same acceleration problems. I asked one of the mechanics at work and he said maybe its possible that after installing the delco ignition the computer noticed a change and couldnt figure it out which causes it to calculate wrong? Not sure if this would be the case but is there a computer reset? @padgett Ill check tomorrow!

Even I had to roll my eyes at this one.. haha

Well it reads L/100KM and MPG. I always switch back to get the MPG.

My average has been slowly declining over the past week. It was at 20.3 before I switched the ignition and now it give me 13 mpg average

I can tell its sucking fuel and the CRT must be somewhat correct. Every time I go for a drive a bar comes off. Before I would get 25-30 km per bar now I get aprox 15km maybe 20 if I push it. As much as I know CRT readings are usually inaccurate, everything seems to add up

so after puttin in the magnavox system, I went for another drive. Ended up getting the same crappy gas mileage. I noticed at coasting speeds it would do better, but any kind of acceleration just RUINED it. Like I mean, even the SLIGHTEST acceleration at already cruising speeds would end up sucking the mileage down. I did 28-32mph, taking at least 10 seconds or so just to slowly accelerate to and it shoots up to 10mpg or less. Is there anything that can cause massive fuel consumption upon acceleration? (I know this sounds stupid since accelerating is a fuel suck anyway but when I first got the car, I could not even get it to read what it says now)

I bought new plugs and wires for it, I cant take them back.. might as well spend a bit more to make it work properly.

Maybe Ill go to the junk yard again and find another delco unit. I waited to long on the warranty for this one.

Haha, I understand. I tried using autoglym super resin polish. Gives a good shine if your paint is decent. So I changed out the delco pack and went for a drive. Gave me 20 mpg like usual, even with the .60 gap plugs still in. (Didn't feel like burning my hand to change them)

Is it the same range for the delco unit?

I cleaned it all before I installed it. Is there a way of checking the coils?