Test Driving a 3rd Gen
05-07-02, 11:21 AM
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05-07-02, 11:26 AM
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In addition to checking BOOST (10psi primary 10-8 psi secondary and 8psi during transition at 4500rpm ie 10-8-10 patern is good stock) Do NOT buy with out having a COMPRESSION check done - Look for oil in the collant resevior (cap by Pass Headlight under hood) also sniff for exhaust in coolant while the engine is running - Any of these (low compression, oil and/or exhaust in coolant) indicate a rebuild is in the NEAR future.
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05-07-02, 11:43 AM
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Just don't be TOO pickey. My second gear synchro is all but gone and I've had my car for years. There aren't a whole lot of these things left, so don't pass on the car for something relatively trivial.
05-07-02, 11:57 AM
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5th is a problem. Depending on how you drive you may only get a year out of it prior to rebuild. Remember FD's can lose motors too so budget $1k for the trans and $3+k for a motor.
Also, tap the brakes lightly at low speed and listen for a clunk from the rear. Likely that the bushings and links need to be replaced (although you can drive it like that for a long time). A lot of slop off and on the gas is usually the diff bushings (expensive) but again you can drive the car like that. Smell under the hood for anti-freeze or gas. Also, make sure to start the car after sitting overnight or else you won't see startup smoke (again you can drive forever with this problem). If you live near a Mazda dealer, spend the money to have a compression check done.
Also, tap the brakes lightly at low speed and listen for a clunk from the rear. Likely that the bushings and links need to be replaced (although you can drive it like that for a long time). A lot of slop off and on the gas is usually the diff bushings (expensive) but again you can drive the car like that. Smell under the hood for anti-freeze or gas. Also, make sure to start the car after sitting overnight or else you won't see startup smoke (again you can drive forever with this problem). If you live near a Mazda dealer, spend the money to have a compression check done.
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Originally posted by stealthlude
I am armed and dangerous now. The dealer better watch out.
I am armed and dangerous now. The dealer better watch out.
05-07-02, 06:55 PM
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you should really have a good rx7 mechanic check out your car. i got impulsive and common sense went out the window, now i'll be looking at spending probably 10k to make my fd what i want it to be. bring somebody along that is against you buying one, to balance your impulses. trust me.
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