Going to look at an FB today, tips/advice needed?

syebba · October 02, 2009, 04:59:39 PM

This one?

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David Nock (RIP) · October 02, 2009, 06:11:19 PM

hey you guys...what\'s going on....up to post No. 16 on a 1st Gen thread before I\'ve even seen it...
Thanks for the info though Trev. Yes I did have this one on my register though it sounds like it might be heading to the scrappers pile?
The weak spots / buying tips are just about all set out above and it seems you\'ve found \'em on this car.
It is possible to find one virtually free of rust but always expect the rear axle top tie rods to crack the chassis plates in the back wheel arches, setting up rust behind the back seat. I don\'t believe you can escape this even with an otherwise perfect car.. it\'s an in-built design weakness.
Anyway, I\'ve had my 2pennyworth so I\'m a happy old geezer now I\'ve finally got into this post.

syebba · October 02, 2009, 06:59:14 PM

Here\'s a nice one @ Â£1300 on pistonheads,used to be a club member.
Ta..

Brett · October 02, 2009, 07:14:20 PM

Isn\'t that the one that had an iffy fuel tank? That aside Ive always liked the look of it

syebba · October 02, 2009, 08:27:53 PM

U have a good memory,i think the previous owner could only fill the tank a quarter full,due to being intoxicated with fumes,i remember him moaning the mpg was horrendous!!
He did enquire about getting a new tank,who knows if he did.
I like the look of this car,not many 1st gens in black.
Ta stu..

mpk490p · October 02, 2009, 08:29:50 PM

yes i did some work on this one think it has been sold 3 times since!

David Nock (RIP) · October 03, 2009, 07:54:31 PM

It\'s problem was a strange one - oil entering the air filter.

danlondon · October 12, 2009, 12:57:46 AM

Hi this is my car up for sale got it back in feb did nothing to it.
after leaving it sitting in a garage for over 6 months i went to it last week.
Pretty sure it wouldnt start i got a new battery and had a go took a fair while but started in the end and ran sweet.
fuel tank must still have a leak as you can smell it in the car.I was going to just get rid of it and put a new one in the boot area.
There is slight oil vapor coming out of a breather that goes into the air box.
Im guessing an oil seal is leaking slightly. But runs fine.
i was about to take it off pistonheads today as im having second thoughts and may keep it. going to oz in 3 weeks so if i dont sell it ill bring a few bits back and start working on it.

syebba · October 12, 2009, 08:21:38 PM

I always liked this car.
I remember other members have had to replace fuel tanks,it\'s on previous postings,but none have put theirs in the boot!!
Enjoy Oz
Ta Stu..:Typing

Ian65 · October 12, 2009, 08:41:29 PM

Quote from: syebba;647490I always liked this car.
I remember other members have had to replace fuel tanks
Ta Stu..:Typing

I\'ve had to replace a couple of tanks in the past, they rust away at the top where it\'s hidden by the body. I suppose it\'s condensation and they rust from the inside out.
Dead easy to swap though.

David Nock (RIP) · October 13, 2009, 12:38:46 PM

Yes, the tanks pin hole just above the seam/ledge on the filler side. I thought it was dirt but having looked at my old tanks I think it must be internal condensation on a sloping top bit of the tank.Unfortunately new tanks are now unobtainable from Mazda so any swop would have to be pot luck for a second hand tank.
New tank in the boot....Racers do it don\'t they?

shaunwil · October 13, 2009, 01:01:59 PM

Mine is in the spare wheel well, but its a bit thicker :Giggle

Shaun

David Nock (RIP) · October 13, 2009, 01:07:39 PM

Quote from: shaunwil;647616Mine is in the spare wheel well, but its a bit thicker :Giggle

Shaun

Petrol tank Shaun or LPG tank or both?

danlondon · October 14, 2009, 10:46:37 PM

yea lots of people do it. few mates with mk1 escorts and stuff have tanks in the boot.
Pretty cheap to buy one too.

Going to look at an FB today, tips/advice needed?

danlondon

danlondon