my poorly rx7 fd

Thread in 'Drift cars for sale' started by Matt., Jul 12, 2009.

  1. Matt.

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    dude look at ur project thread i put a nice and easy sulution to ur roof in there about 2weeks ago:thumbs:
     
  2. flatout

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    did you change your rad cap
     
  3. Kieron

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    Rad cap, AST tank or cap. Get it checked.

    Start it up with the rad cap off, let it get warm, do you see bubbles?
     
  4. Matt.

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    i cant really try these things out anymore as i have no car to use and the rx7 is like 20miles away from where i am.

    its forsale at this price but if i get any money sorted and it looks like i might some time soon then i will repair it and put her up at the full price so nows the time to buy this car get a low mile jap engine £1200 and away you go:nod:

    matt
     
  5. ashrx

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    TBH dude you need to check if it has gone or not. If it has it will be better to break it as you will get more money. I bought one yesterday with water seal failure with a single turbo for £1000. They arent worth anything as a whole car with the engine gone, especially on twin turbo setup.

    Do as Kieron said and do the champaign test and check for bubbles in the water housing. If no bubbles then the chances are it isnt water seal failure. All of them puff out a bit of white smoke on start up as its the condensation in the breather and exhaust system.

    If its chucking coolant into the overflow tank then it sounds like the cap has gone which is a £10 fix. Also check all the water pipes. A pin prick in one of the hoses will cause the system to lose water.

    Good luck with it
     
  6. Matt.

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    anyone got a powerfull tramp drifter thay want to px and some cash my way, by powerfull i mean e34 530, 535, 540 m5 or e36 m3. any other powerfull pimp mobile i will consider just ask i can only say no:thumbs:

    ps thay dont have to be drift spec totally standard cars are fine:)

    many thanks
    matt
     
  7. Matt.

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    any interesting swaps? :)
     
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    what website did you find the engines on for 1200 mate? Been thinking about your offer on my thread but need more details if thats possible?

    Cheers
     
  9. Matt.

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    alright mate i will try and find it agen now and put the link up. also i was talking to cues999 lastnight and he said he also repaird his old rx7 by getting a £1200 motor and that he may be able to help source a cheap motor.
     
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    cheers fella.
     
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    hayward are selling a complete unit, probably with a guarentee for £1300
     
  12. Matt.

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    there you go, that will be a very good motor i would imagine off them:thumbs:

    i have seen a fue engines low miles for this sort of money.
     
  13. Matt.

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    you might want to add vat, import tax and shipping onto that price seeing as its located in canada :thumbs:
     
  15. beneh

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    lol didnt notice that :thumbs:
     
  16. Matt.

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    it says on the link 1350 for everything, at the top they wanted 1050 for the block, maybe a little less now theyve dropped the price.
     
  18. cues999

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    Engine can be easily sourced from japanese car breakers. Plenty located through out the country. i was lucky enough to source mine from my local town.
     
  19. Matt.

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    thanks for the help mate i know you said to me you paid around 1200 for yours.

    im very gratfull for your help
    Matt
     
  20. Ste00

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    matt theirs a lad on e-bay that is usualy braking fd's all the time, think he does engines for about £800 i was looking at one for the FC
     

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