87 FC across America?
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87 FC across America?
Ok on the 21st of this month I'm going to spend spring break in Arizona, I live in Chicago about 1,800 miles one way .... do you think the rx7 will make it there without problems?
The only concerns I have are that if the engine isnt fully warmed up and I get on it it will smoke alot but right after its warmed up there are no issues. Also the rear end is very load (sounds like a lifted truck rolling down the road) unless I jerk the car to the left or to the right then it gets quiet for a second, I'm thinking the diff is low on oil so I will change that today.
Anyone have suggestions for the long haul to improve chances of not getting stranded in the dunes. (besides taking a different car)
Scott
The only concerns I have are that if the engine isnt fully warmed up and I get on it it will smoke alot but right after its warmed up there are no issues. Also the rear end is very load (sounds like a lifted truck rolling down the road) unless I jerk the car to the left or to the right then it gets quiet for a second, I'm thinking the diff is low on oil so I will change that today.
Anyone have suggestions for the long haul to improve chances of not getting stranded in the dunes. (besides taking a different car)
Scott
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Also the rear end is very load (sounds like a lifted truck rolling down the road) unless I jerk the car to the left or to the right then it gets quiet for a second
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I'm going to go to phoenix then stay in Gilbert for most of the time. I want to go to Flagstaff and go snowboarding and need to know a good place to rent an atv that is near a place to ride the rx7 wont be towing no atv around lol
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If you honestly have to ask, I don't think you should make the trip. Unless you absolutely had to, I'd leave it home until you can get it sorted it out. I'd changed the fluid in the rear diff, with the proper grade and viscosity required. See if that makes the noise go away.
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Originally Posted by azracemachine
nice. im out in gilbert theres snow in flagstaff?
I will change diff fluid and do a compression check and post the results. I would fly out there and then rent a car but you must be 21 to rent.... Plus I think the drive there will be half the fun.
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I would change your oil and diff fluids. If I'm going on a trip exceeding 1000 miles round trip, I change my oil out. But if I just changed the oil 300 miles ago I dont worry about it. Just take it easy when you drive, you will be surpised how far you can go on a tank if you use a light foot.
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I drove from St.Louis to New Mexico, and t was a lovely time. My '87 does wonderful on the highways, and speeds very well through Kansas, plus i got better gas mileage than my uncles van, so that was nice. the only problem i had was a bad vibration in the front end, but halfway through the drive i inspected the tires and they needed to be rotated. nothing likt a roadside tire rotation job. the vibration was gone and we had a good time. i say if the fluid fixes the noise go for it.
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across America ....more like part of the way through it. I went from Seattle WA to Wilmington NC a 3282 mile trip in my 1988 Turbo II loaded to the brim with all my cloths, TV 26' , all my game systems, and my white cat(who was shedding at the time, and I just recently got all the hair out).....that was across America and it went really well no problems at all. All I can say is how safe do you feel driving the car all day long, also if you don't do this already keep about 4 quarts of oil on you, a gallon of coolant, a fire extinguisher handy, and your usual tools of the trade.
Good luck with the trip
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Good luck with the trip
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Well, Ive done a few drives from Massachusetts to Florida (1,400 miles) in my '87
NA with no troubles, but I tend to be fussy with prepping the car for the trip to
avoid (preventable) suprises. I suggest the following;
Fresh oil change and filter (Castrol GTX 10-40/Purolator.
Dump the pumpkin fluid and add a good quailty synthetic (Royal-Purple/Red-line).
Check/Top off tranny fluid.
Check belts and hoses.
Inspect and top off brake/coolant levels.
Check tire pressure/wear.
Make sure you have air in spare tire and a jack or, pick up a can of "Fix-a-Flat".
Bring basic tools for emeg. repairs, X-tra 1-2 qts oil, set of spare fuses.
Check into a AAA membership, or have a friend or family member add you on to their account for your trip.
Talk very nicely to your "baby" during the trip...i'm sure you have a nickname for her...good luck and have a nice vacation.
NA with no troubles, but I tend to be fussy with prepping the car for the trip to
avoid (preventable) suprises. I suggest the following;
Fresh oil change and filter (Castrol GTX 10-40/Purolator.
Dump the pumpkin fluid and add a good quailty synthetic (Royal-Purple/Red-line).
Check/Top off tranny fluid.
Check belts and hoses.
Inspect and top off brake/coolant levels.
Check tire pressure/wear.
Make sure you have air in spare tire and a jack or, pick up a can of "Fix-a-Flat".
Bring basic tools for emeg. repairs, X-tra 1-2 qts oil, set of spare fuses.
Check into a AAA membership, or have a friend or family member add you on to their account for your trip.
Talk very nicely to your "baby" during the trip...i'm sure you have a nickname for her...good luck and have a nice vacation.
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