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Sizing up a 1982 RX-7

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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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Sizing up a 1982 RX-7

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I'm looking to purchase a 1982 RX-7. The car has been sitting for quite a while. What can I do to reasonably check the engine condition, primarily the apex seals? I'm assuming the best I can do is a compression check. Is there anything else I can do to protect myself in the purchase with regard to the engine?

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Old Jan 26, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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give her the atf treatment and hope for the best
82 huh? ive got an 82 in nice shape i'll sell ya
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Old Jan 26, 2003 | 09:24 PM
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Does it have a 12A powerplant? What bout the tranny?
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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82's are sweet! They stand out as being the nothing special year, and are thus very valuable...at least that's what I keep telling myself.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 06:27 AM
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i have an 82 (valueable not ) iam lookin for a different body then it might be
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