Hey all... it's been a while since I've been here.

Anyway, my FD has been very well behaved for the time I've owned it, but it needs a tuneup (among many small problems). I'd like to do it myself, but whoever changed the plugs last screwed me over as I am unable to get them to budge. I figure I'll take it somewhere and let somebody else with a much larger collection of tools deal with it. My big question is, does anybody have a suggestion where to take it for a stanard 30k tuneup? One place I went to that was a COMPLETE joke (they seemed soooo slimy) wanted $350+ for it because most of the cost was 'tied up in the spark plugs' (guh?). What kind of dollar range should I expect?

Thanks for any responses.

 

I highly recommend pineapple racing for any work- engine building, maint., basically everything under the sun and rob will take real good care of you.
I trust em with my fd-- it is in there right now getting the gremlins worked out.
groundzero motorsports is another great place for dyno, fabring parts, mods etc-- but rumor has it they are in the process of moving so I am not sure if they are operational yet.

 

my turbo II is at corksport, 2 thumbs up for them, great tech, and great company

 

Thanks for the replies...

I had always considered Pineapple and corksport to be more specialized places (for slightly more difficult procedures). You might say 'over the top' for something as simple as a standard tuneup. Was I just mistaken? And also, any idea how much they might charge for the usual 30k (filters/plugs/plug wires/etc)?


Thanks again, it is much appreciated.

 

I cannot speak to corksports level of service and products-- as I have not taken my car there to get worked on. Haven't heard anything negative though!

I think you will find that pineapple can/will do most anything with the exception of dyno tuning. Pineapple has very competitive pricing, and rob is ridiculously knowledgeable when it comes to all aspects of the rotary cars. I would give them a call and feel them out and see what they would charge for the maintanence work. 1-503-233-3878.

If you couldn't tell I am a raving fan of pineapple-- rob's level of service, quick turnarounds, and unsurpassed knowledge made me a customer for life.

 

I'd say also take it to Pineapple you can't go wrong!

 

Both Rob@Pineapple and Ralph@Groundzero are good friends of mine. I would trust bolth of them with my FD anyday, and highly recomend them.

GZ is moved, and doing work. From what I understand, the dyno room is'nt complete though.

CJ

 

Nice, gz is up and running! I need to find out when they will have the dyno up an operational--- it is time for that final dyno tune, once rob finishes exterminating the gremlin in my transmission!

 

Thanks for all the suggestions... I'm heading to GroundZero this Tuesday for some much needed work on my 7. I will post a followup afterwards.

 

pineapple is amazing, but from what i've heard they have a huge waiting list, that's why i went ot corksport

 

so turns out my rear seal is fucked so now i have to rebuild my motor, and i just got the ******* car, GOD DAMN YOU HAYES ROTARY!damn you in a lake of fire

 

All you locals and your rotaries, I am jealous. I'd like to get one, but I am in the process of selling my current car first. Thought it was awesome to read about GZ moving much closer to my location. I look forward to hearing about your trip.

~CYD

 

Well... I took my FD in to GroundZero today. I had the spark plugs and O2 sensor replaced (my check engine light gave me a code 17). He said that my plug wires were not bad, and didn't see anything else drastically wrong with my engine.

It was a fair price for what he did, in my opinion.

He did recommend on a future visit that I:
1) Replace fuel filter
2) Replace air filter
3) Replace belts (minor cracking)
4) Get downpipe & PFC

I also will need a new muffler (my exhaust comes out the bottom of the muffler as much as it comes out the back :-D ) but can't fork over the $600+ at the moment. I already knew this before I brought it in (I'm not very bright, but I CAN see gaping holes in my muffler).

I definitely agree about the filters and belts and will likely do those in the next couple weeks (my gas mileage is scary bad, so it's worth the initial investment). I doubt I'll do the downpipe/PFC anytime soon... I really can't afford the PFC.

All in all, I am very pleased with my trip to GZ. It is pretty close to my house (I am in Beaverton), and I didn't feel like the people there were weasely at all as I felt at the other mechanic I went to.

Short of a rebuild (which kind of demands a trip to Pineapple from everything I hear about them), I'll be taking my 7 to GZ for everything that I can't do myself.

Fd2Blk


P.S. I got a tour of the shop and it is killer (there was an FD and an FC in there being worked on). Not to mention the beautiful showroom FD.

 

They did have a mustang sitting on the dyno when I was there (not sure if it is fully up and running, as I didn't see them using it). It is still just 2 wheel right now (the rollers to make it an AWD capable dyno are on the way).


@Built GXL- sorry bout the seal. Every RX owner's nightmare. Stay away from Hayes, you say?



Sorry bout the double post

 

yea i dont know i bought this sick t2 and the motor had 1500 mileson rebuilt from hayes, and i guess the rear seal is shot, so now it's new seals and gaskets(hope to god that's it)
none the less it's a very clean and modded white '89 t2.