Newbie queries

[s2thoudriver]

Hi All
 
First off, great site! It\'s nice to know there\'s a group of people out there who have gone rotary!
 
Anyway..after having various EVO\'s as weekend toys, i have decided to try something new, hence me being here.
 
So, i have secured a 1992 G3 type r (i think), with 46k genuine miles on it, 1 jap owner, 0 uk, no majopr mods apark from bolt on HKS bits. The issue is, i had to take a bit of a gamble on it as it was over 500 miles away and i couldn\'t get the time to go and see it.
 
I know i know, golden rule, never buy a car blind etc etc, but i don\'t mind if it needs tinckering with as it is a weekend hobby.
 
When it arrives (being delivered in the next 2 weeks), i would like to get it compresison checked to see if i have been lucky and got a healthy one, or have bought a lemon and need a re-build!
 
My query is, how much does a compression test cost? I pressume WGT can do these? (i am based in South Manchester)
 
looking forward to learning about all things rotary! Any other advise/suggestions/things to check upon it\'s arrival, are greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks
 
Rob

[yehreally]

welcome .... show us the advert where you bought your car :yes

[ad4m1]

You bought an rx7 blind? Sorry but that\'s the worst thing you could do. There are so many potential things to be wrong not just the engine.
To give you an idea: engine compression, water seals, rats nest, worn gearbox, worn interior, worn pillowballs and that\'s before you mention the bodywork.

[s2thoudriver]

Hi
 
I know, it is breaking the golden rule, but i want a project so i am not too concerned if it needs lots of work and i got it for a fairly decent price anyway.
 
I have been assured there is no rust, minor scratches and all engine/gearbox/clutch are fine. Also assured it\'s not blowing any smoke or loosing any coolant, so we\'ll see
 
I\'ll take some pictures when it arrives.
 
So, does anyone know the general price i should be looking at paying for a compression test so i can start budgetting?
 
What i might do is just drop it off at WGT and get them to do a full check of the car to identify anything that requires work. Anyone else had a \'health check\' type work done? Any rough price guidelines are appreciated
 
Thanks
 
Rob

[TRex]

You bought an rx7 blind? Sorry but that\'s the worst thing you could do. QUOTE]

 :2Confused
Oh dear.... unfortunatly he is right.....

There are a lot of shyte out there and alot more are being imported like that off the boat. Big big gamble.
 Also a compression test is not the holy grail with these cars and would not really prove what you think.

 Good Luck!

[Swanny_UK]

What i might do is just drop it off at WGT and get them to do a full check of the car to identify anything that requires work. Anyone else had a \'health check\' type work done? Any rough price guidelines are appreciated

Probably a good idea, if you leave it with WGT they\'ll be able to let you know what\'s, what.  There are very, very few garage I trust to leave my cars with, and WGT have always been excellent for me.

[s2thoudriver]

Sounds like a plan. I will be taking it to WGT, i just thought i\'d ask people what the general prices are to prepare myself, but no-one seems to know that.

[fil_auto]

welcome on board matey and fingers crossed for you ;P

[L18M]

to ans your question, round £30-£40 i believe.

[trotter]

to ans your question, round £30-£40 i believe.

^^this

Had one done just before xmas, Pip rebuilt the engine so always take her over to WGT. Mine was closer to £60, but I did get coolant changed as well.

[Gatesy]

Yep take it to WGT.....for a laugh I got a quote from Mazda and they quoted 2 hours labour at £45 an hour!!

[waqas_RX7]

WGT are one of the best out there :yes

[ad4m1]

IMO ur asking for ur pants to be pulled down ....u might as well write a blank cheque to wgt. u go into any specialist asking to have a "check over" and ur asking for it

[Swanny_UK]

IMO ur asking for ur pants to be pulled down ....u might as well write a blank cheque to wgt. u go into any specialist asking to have a "check over" and ur asking for it

A rather cynical opinion there.  Without getting into a which tuner to go to argument, I\'ve never had an issue with WGT, everything has been done, at least,to my satisfaction.  They have always gone above and beyond for me.  You can check out the various company reviews on FDUK for example, WGT is overwhelmingly recommended.

[ad4m1]

i didnt mean it as a dig at wgt sorry if it came across like that - im sure hes a dcent bloke...i just mean its not really a great practice as far as motor trade mechanics and specilaists go