Just need 2 check with you guys....

[m1tch]

Heya, im going to be looking at an FC 2morrow, but just need to check a few things with you guys.

I have already been told by Prof what to expect with leaking fluids under the bonnet and such, the car I am looking at is a \'91 and the guy says it hasn\'t been rebuilt to his knowledge, but has a strong engine at 77k miles...meaning I think it might have been rebuild before he got it, so I just need to check what I need to look out for if the engine needs a rebuild, incase it hasn\'t lol apparently it has had all the mazda servicing meaning it would have been done, but can you guys give me a check list of stuff I need to look out for if the engine needs re-building, the engine bay looks quite clean, much like another FC I have seen that did have its engine rebuild and ancillaries changed, so I think it must have been, being on 77k etc

what things do I need to check for?

[grinder]

rust , rust , rust and more rust

get underneath and bang the hell out of the sills - thats where they usually go

make sure it drives OK and starts from hot and cold

make sure its cold when you get there and it should fire first touch

drive it round for 10 mins come back and turn it off - then see if it will start again straight away no probs

when its cold - take off the rad cap and start it up - there should be no bubbles in the tube - if its like champagne - then the coolant seals have failed

oh yeah - check for rust

[m1tch]

lol ok rust lol its on 77k miles, but I dunno if its been rebuilt, if it hasn\'t been rebuilt shall I just walk away?

[Brett]

A TII can do more than 77k if it has been serviced and looked after - just treat it as you would any old car, look for the usual wear items and if you have any doubts override your heart and use your head! :wave

[m1tch]

I went and bought it tis fab lol it has less smoke on start up then profs lol pulls really well and there is no rust lol should do me for a while until I port it at the rebuild in a few years time me thinks *looks after it*

[grinder]

we need pics !

[m1tch]

ok this is the car from piston heads:







And yes Grinder...I did bang the underneeth for rust lol tis basically rust free

[grinder]

thats a very very very clean car

congrats on the purchase

[Brett]

I saw that on PH and thought it was very nice :yes

Thats the best colour too!

Great buy!  Hope you have lots of fun with it

[Aceman]

Looks a lovely example there!

You gonna be bringing it down on Sat or you still coming in the 323?

[m1tch]

im coming in the slow (but rare) 323f BA-GT to get some results, and then get the RX on the sunday afterwards, I looked at the front wheel arches for rust and went: hmm has this car actually been outside...ever lol its still looks like a factory finish lol I think im gonna get it undersealed as well...and might aquire Profs old bonnet at the rolling road on saturday lol

[fil_auto]

im coming in the slow (but rare) 323f BA-GT to get some results, and then get the RX on the sunday afterwards, I looked at the front wheel arches for rust and went: hmm has this car actually been outside...ever lol its still looks like a factory finish lol I think im gonna get it undersealed as well...and might aquire Profs old bonnet at the rolling road on saturday lol

bit of a hijack so apols m1tch, just wondered about your BA..... as I have and use one one an everday bonus and have had it for about 7 years!!! were you or are you part club323f.com? you say GT... is the the v6 or lantis type R?!

ttfn Phil.

[fil_auto]

hey again - reckon I might have just found you and now understand the BA - GT ref! Nice one buddy - gd work #;o))

http://www.club323f.com/club323f/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24699&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

[m1tch]

He he only a few in existance with the more powerful BG GT engine in the BA chassis lol all the power of a V6...without the fuel cost or weight lol I decided to downsize the engine size with the RX...u know, saving the planet an all going from 1.8 to 1.3