My friend has a 1994 rx-7 parked out in a field. The car has been overheating since he bought it. He put in a new factory engine and its still overheating in the summer and the turbos dont spool up right. He has it parked as a lawn ornament for about 2 years. Is this a common problem? Is it cheap to fix? Is it worth buying the car from him for $8,000? I really like the car but Ive never owned one. Any help is appreciated.

 

If you've no experience with them, you'll be paying alot at a rotary shop (Don't take it to a Mazda dealer) just to get it fixed if the problems are large.

 

diablone = very correct

8k is a bit high considering you know the motor AND turbos are CRAP.

kinda expensive for a 2 year old lawn ornament.

 

If his car has severely overheated he may have done permanent damage to the engine(i.e.: coolant seal damage or warp rotor housings) both require a rebuild to fix them($4500 min.) ouch!

*My car was also overheating right after I got a rebuilt motor installed. I'm pretty sure that the engine sealant used during the rebuild may have clogged up the stock radiator. I ended up installing a new Koyo radiator and the overheating stopped however my heater core is still partially clogged.

 

Just check it's condition before you buy it. That's the only way to know how much it will cost.

 

8k is way too much if its out a motor and turbos

5k is solid woot!

ill give him seven hundred!

 

over heating sounds like coolant circulation problem, perhaps he has no coolant or a leak? Poor FD... the radiator or hoses perhaps has a rip or leak.

 

Take the car to a rotary specialty shop and have them check it out. That's the only way to know for sure. There are 2 shops in the Bay Area that have a good reputation. Ricks Rotary, and Mostly Mazda (Concord). I'm not sure about where to go in Sacto.