Is this RX-7 Turbo II worth grabbing?
03-02-04, 07:34 PM
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Is this RX-7 Turbo II worth grabbing?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2462884813
I live really close to this acution and I love the look of the car. He said in an email to me that the seal is cracked in the engine and it's not getting good compression. Should I get the car and try to rebuild the engine?
I'm not really "savy" in auto, but my dad is. With it sitting for 2 years what kind of problems should I expect?
I kinda need to know soon.
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Matt
I live really close to this acution and I love the look of the car. He said in an email to me that the seal is cracked in the engine and it's not getting good compression. Should I get the car and try to rebuild the engine?
I'm not really "savy" in auto, but my dad is. With it sitting for 2 years what kind of problems should I expect?
I kinda need to know soon.
Thanks
Matt
03-02-04, 07:50 PM
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If it were me, I'd go check out the paint. If the paint's cherry, then I'd hop on it. But I'd feel comfortable building my own engine. If you're not, be prepared to dump an extra $1500 for a rebuild.
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Cracked seal usually means broken motor, and to fix that, you need a rebuild, which can be very costly. Not to mention the problems of an 80s car that has been sitting for a while. Who knows what else is wrong with it. Rebuilding yourself probably isnt a good idea if you're not mechanically inclined, and dont have the proper tools.
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03-02-04, 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by Bio-Weapon
Cracked seal usually means broken motor, and to fix that, you need a rebuild, which can be very costly. Not to mention the problems of an 80s car that has been sitting for a while. Who knows what else is wrong with it. Rebuilding yourself probably isnt a good idea if you're not mechanically inclined, and dont have the proper tools.
Cracked seal usually means broken motor, and to fix that, you need a rebuild, which can be very costly. Not to mention the problems of an 80s car that has been sitting for a while. Who knows what else is wrong with it. Rebuilding yourself probably isnt a good idea if you're not mechanically inclined, and dont have the proper tools.
I could rebuild it... but how much work are we really talking about? like a month?
My guess is that it would just be best to replace the engine instead of rebuilding.
I appreciate the help. I'm thinking about other options right now.
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03-02-04, 08:06 PM
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I would get it, an engine is only $1200 or you could do it yourself. Then you would have a kick *** ride, check the paint if your that close. Looks good from here...
03-02-04, 08:08 PM
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How much money... if I did rebuild myself.... do you think the rebuild would cost?
Just guess about how much rebuilding an engine that has sat for 2 years would cost.
Thanks guys
Just guess about how much rebuilding an engine that has sat for 2 years would cost.
Thanks guys
03-02-04, 08:11 PM
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Originally posted by Steve Shulz
I would get it, an engine is only $1200 or you could do it yourself. Then you would have a kick *** ride, check the paint if your that close. Looks good from here...
I would get it, an engine is only $1200 or you could do it yourself. Then you would have a kick *** ride, check the paint if your that close. Looks good from here...
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Originally posted by Feandil
Where can you pick up 13B engines for that much?
Where can you pick up 13B engines for that much?
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03-02-04, 08:50 PM
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Originally posted by T-Rex86
I dunno bout him but i can get em for same price from a engine importer/dealer near shea stadium(queens,ny...where the crappy mets play ).
I dunno bout him but i can get em for same price from a engine importer/dealer near shea stadium(queens,ny...where the crappy mets play
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Hopefully that dude from here won't see this :p
03-03-04, 07:59 AM
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Originally posted by RotaryResurrection
Why $1200 for a used jspec (i.e. junk spec) when you can get a fresh rebuild starting at $1200?
Why $1200 for a used jspec (i.e. junk spec) when you can get a fresh rebuild starting at $1200?
You are within a couple hour drive of me.... if I get to the point I can't do it myself.... I'll give ya a ring.
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