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09-18-06, 09:06 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Check for rust everywhere(mainly behind the storage bins and under the wheel wells). Post up some pics when you have a chance. You'll soon be in love with the rotary engine and the car alone and never want to go back to pistons. 
Check out the faq page at the top of this forum and the search button is very helpful. Good luck with your first gen.
Check out the faq page at the top of this forum and the search button is very helpful. Good luck with your first gen.
09-18-06, 11:24 PM
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Common problems to look forward to? hehe...
1. crappy remanufactured starter.
2. Internally corroded battery cables.
3. Low amp stock FB alternator (55 amp?).
4. well, I'd say leaky oil-cooler hoses at the crush washers, but I think 85's had beehive oil coolers.
5. Clogged catalytic converter(s).
6. Possible vacuum leaks to screw-up carb idle; the big hose under the carb usually goes first.
7. Cruddy gas-line filter.
8. Worn out transmission cross-mount(s).
9. "Honking" shutter valve =)
10. (edit added) "Ghost" steer; steering mech. wear.
1. crappy remanufactured starter.
2. Internally corroded battery cables.
3. Low amp stock FB alternator (55 amp?).
4. well, I'd say leaky oil-cooler hoses at the crush washers, but I think 85's had beehive oil coolers.
5. Clogged catalytic converter(s).
6. Possible vacuum leaks to screw-up carb idle; the big hose under the carb usually goes first.
7. Cruddy gas-line filter.
8. Worn out transmission cross-mount(s).
9. "Honking" shutter valve =)
10. (edit added) "Ghost" steer; steering mech. wear.
Last edited by ChasRX; 09-18-06 at 11:39 PM.
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09-19-06, 10:53 AM
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jesus...i want a free fb...especially one with the LSD...lucky sum......good luck man....treat her well and she will be a loyal steed for many years to come
09-19-06, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ChasRX
Common problems to look forward to? hehe...
1. crappy remanufactured starter.
2. Internally corroded battery cables.
3. Low amp stock FB alternator (55 amp?).
4. well, I'd say leaky oil-cooler hoses at the crush washers, but I think 85's had beehive oil coolers.
5. Clogged catalytic converter(s).
6. Possible vacuum leaks to screw-up carb idle; the big hose under the carb usually goes first.
7. Cruddy gas-line filter.
8. Worn out transmission cross-mount(s).
9. "Honking" shutter valve =)
10. (edit added) "Ghost" steer; steering mech. wear.
1. crappy remanufactured starter.
2. Internally corroded battery cables.
3. Low amp stock FB alternator (55 amp?).
4. well, I'd say leaky oil-cooler hoses at the crush washers, but I think 85's had beehive oil coolers.
5. Clogged catalytic converter(s).
6. Possible vacuum leaks to screw-up carb idle; the big hose under the carb usually goes first.
7. Cruddy gas-line filter.
8. Worn out transmission cross-mount(s).
9. "Honking" shutter valve =)
10. (edit added) "Ghost" steer; steering mech. wear.
And even with all that it's still quite possibly the funnest car ever.
Or maybe because of all that, I'm not sure...
09-19-06, 12:59 PM
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My biggest problems have been the brakes in my '83 GSL. Because the previous owner let it sit so long I had to replace everything in the brake system. My '84 GSL I've not had any real problems with other than the starter. And if you got it for free that is awesome. Definitely get some pics of it up.
09-20-06, 05:32 PM
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wow now why this car was free i got it home and started dig and look around yea it runs when you put gas down the carb! lol but the body is very clean i'll post pics and i will need help to get this mad cat running again
09-20-06, 08:03 PM
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Guy even has that nice wing on the decklid. That's awesome. Nice find by the way. You have your work cut out for you regarding upgrades, which I strongly recommend by replacing the battery, starter, and upgrading the alternator. There are some write-ups/How-To's in the FAQ section, so be sure to give those a look.
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