86 GXL blows smoke above 4000rpms
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86 GXL blows smoke above 4000rpms
Ok, I've been out of the RX-7 scene for a couple of years now. I used to have 90 GTU that was my baby, but I was forced to sell it in the name of my racing career. Anyways, I've found an 86 GXL for $500, and I'm thinking about picking it up cause its so cheap and the body is straight, plus good interior. I haven't talked to the owner yet but apparently it blows smoke above 4000rpms. Does that basically mean its apex seals are shot, or could I get lucky and maybe its an easy fix like an lodged apex seal that could be fixed with a nice ATF treatment? I emailed the guy to ask him what the colour of smoke is, and whether its a constant smoke above 4k rpms, or just a puff when shifting, or what. I'll let you know what I find out.
Also, this GXL doesn't have a spoiler, would a stock spoiler off an 89-91 FC bolt right onto an 86, or would an 86 spoiler even bolt on, or would I have to do some drilling or something?
Also, this GXL doesn't have a spoiler, would a stock spoiler off an 89-91 FC bolt right onto an 86, or would an 86 spoiler even bolt on, or would I have to do some drilling or something?
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You are probably right about the apex seal, check your compression just to make sure. If I were you, I'd still buy the car if the engine was shot. Buy a blown TII engine and rebuild that baby. Straight body, nice interior, 2600lbs. That is the best body to drop and engine in. I wish my vert weight 2600, it would haul ***.
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Well the guy says the smoke is white, so if memory serves me correct, sounds like the water jacket could be cracked. He says above 4000k rpm there is a steady stream of smoke, and above 6000k the smoke is pretty thick.
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My 89 use to do that as well it was the rubber rings i had them replaced and no more smoke.. but i also had alot more probs then that lol hey but what rx7 dont
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