checking out 87t2 what to look 4??
 

hi, everyone, im gonna check out a t2 this weekend and i wanted to know if there's anything in particular for the t2 model to look for..I had 7 NA's in the past but this will be the 1st t2...thanx:D

make sure it idles. and when you romp the gas, watch for smoke to come out of the exhaust when you come back down to a stop. mine did this when i bought it (i didnt notice it) then i got home with it and i ended up replacing my turbo (blown turbine)

osiris7,

Hey your going to love the difference between the TII and NAs. Nothing like having power in all gears :)

Are you looking at a Series IV or V TII?

As usual, compression test by the local mazda dealership. After that make sure it boosts fine, handles good, no rust, no frame damage, all A arms & suspension pieces are there, check for rust in the spare tire compartment, etc..

expect the usual stuff - sticky sunroof, wipers work on medium only, etc..

How many miles are on the car and engine?

Check for excessive shaft play on the compressor...

thanks everyone, its gonna be a series 4 t2 with a 91 block..So basically when i go for a test drive i should accelerate hard and look for smoke after i close the throttle??

yeah, if you get smoke when you get back to idle, it probably has a blown turbine, which pretty much means new turbo. what does rust in the spare tire compartment mean?

It's a quick way to tell if the car was ever in a minor fender bender. Chances are if the drain plug in the rear is missing or loose or you see "waivyness" in the compartment, it was hit.