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Overheated T2 for $1000,Worth it?

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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 09:31 PM
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Overheated T2 for $1000,Worth it?

I saw a 87 t2 for a $1000, the guy says that it overheated but that it still runs. Is this worth buying? What could go wrong with it since it overheated? I WANT A T2 DAMNIT. Oh by the way The Presidents speech tonight was great, if you didn't get a chance to see or hear it. All Terrorists beware, we will prevail.
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 10:06 PM
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kwiknez,

I think either way it's a good deal. If the engine's blown, it will be cheaper than bluebook to replace it. If the engine good and just a few things need fixing, that's even better.

How's the rest of the car including interior, exterior, underneath, suspension, engine bay, spare tire & jack compartments, hatch, rubber seals on the hatch, doors, molding around the doors, accessories/electronics, etc..?

A few pics to get you in the mood






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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 10:07 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 10:08 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 10:09 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 10:27 PM
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That's enough pictures to drown a horse, let alone wetting one's whistle. I love RX-7's.
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 10:35 PM
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Yes its a good deal if you want to tinker a little. If you adverse to having to make the car work and want a turn key, Email me his name, where he is and number and I'll buy it from him.
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 10:57 PM
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Ice Mark, I'm with you on that.
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 11:00 PM
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eheh get it man!

funny cause i just picked up an 87 t2 for roughly 700~USD (i paid 1100CDN)

the guy flooded the engine but doesnt know
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Old Sep 20, 2001 | 11:36 PM
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Thanks for all the pictures, that made me even more stoked on buying one. I am going to call this guy tomorrow, to go and look at it then. Here hoping that the guy is an idiot, and there isn't much wrong with it. Thanks again.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 11:07 AM
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eheh get it man!

funny cause i just picked up an 87 t2 for roughly 700~USD (i paid 1100CDN)

the guy flooded the engine but doesnt know
dude you SUCK! did you just call a towtruck and have that pick it up? "yeah, i'll see what i can do with it, it's gonna be a lot of work" LOL
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 11:56 AM
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If it's overheated you'll need a new engine, due to the expansion qualities of the rotor housings and side housings. Basically, it'll warp the engine itself. However, you can get a J-Spec engine at www.corksport.com and do the swap yourself all for the grand sum of $1000 plus minor work (I recommend tearing down a J-Spec engine to make sure everything is in spec too)

Good Luck!

P.S Great pics of the '7s...makes me even more glad to own one!
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 02:23 PM
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I just wanna say, all you that own TII's can bite my ***.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 03:26 PM
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I just wanna say, all you that own TII's can bite my ***.
What he said.

Damn, I'm jealous.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 04:16 PM
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Hey, kwiknez: Where is this T2 at? I wanna check it out also.
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Old Sep 21, 2001 | 04:17 PM
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Congrats! Welcome to the Boosted club, but yeah, if its overheated, its going to be needed to be rebuilt or replaced. I have owned a ton on NA RX-7's...& the only thing missing was MORE POWER! Good luck!
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 01:17 AM
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AE it is in Santa Monica. The guy with the AE that I was going to look at sold it already. I am going to call this guy tomorrow. Oh by the way they found Bin Laden
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 01:55 AM
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Originally posted by TriangleMan


dude you SUCK! did you just call a towtruck and have that pick it up? "yeah, i'll see what i can do with it, it's gonna be a lot of work" LOL
well, actually tried unflooding it (basic method) but didnt start.. but then the battery is almost dead so gonna buy a new one tmrw and buy some ATF to drip into the spark plug holes.. wish me luck
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