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#1
06-22-2003, 03:18 PM
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Possible buy of a 1987 RX-7 Turbo II
Hey rotor guys, I've been looking at 2G RX-7s for over a year now, and now I think I am at a point where I can buy one.
I found one for sale on E-bay that is about 45 minutes away from my house. I wanted to know if you guys think this would be a good car? 1)It has 135,000 miles, I am going to drive it hopefully on Monday to see how well the engine runs and what not. Is this pushing it on mileage? 2)The owner said there is a possible leak in oil line going to the turbo. If this leak is only minor, could there be any damage done to the turbo? And how much will this cost to fix? 3)I've read a few precautions to take when looking at a 2G to buy. (look at the dipstick to look for water spots, see if it smokes....etc) Anything I should watch out for when driving it? 4)With 135,000 miles would $1800-$2000 be an acceptable price to pay for this car? Which BTW has no major body damage, and nothing mechanically wrong from my observation so far. Thanks guys, I appreciate any input. 
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#2
06-24-2003, 01:22 AM
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Re: Possible buy of a 1987 RX-7 Turbo II
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2.) Yes, this will damage the turbo, a used turbo will be between $150-250. 3.)To answer this question I will need the year of the car. 4.) What hood does it have, when you check it out, tell me the condition its in, etc. I would still try to go lower than that Let me know!
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#3
06-24-2003, 02:20 PM
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It's a 1987 (S4) Turbo II.
As for the hood, I can't be more specific than saying it had the off center scoop like all the other TII's. I drove the car the other day, and the motor felt really strong, it could use a complete tune up though. The paint is near mint condition, there are a few spots that could be touched up, but its glossy and smooth for the most part. If I maintained it properly and I fixed all the mechanical problems, how long could I expect the motor to last?
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#4
06-24-2003, 02:37 PM
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about the hood, is it aluminum or steel?
The longest I've ever seen a turbo II engine go for was 211,000 miles. The guy got it from the orignal owner, changed the oil every 1,000 miles and daily drove it. But usually they last between 140,000-145,000 miles. If you buy it and have any questions about it, let me know.
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#5
06-24-2003, 09:53 PM
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Thanks, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions. I'm coming from a front drive, I-4 Honda, non-turbo world, with pistons....so this will be a new experience for me!
How could I tell if the hood is aluminum or steel?
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#6
06-24-2003, 10:48 PM
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Just pick the hood up, you will definatly be able to tell the difference in steel and aluminum... Aluminum is extremly light compaired to the steel.
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#7
06-25-2003, 03:56 PM
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Ok, I am going to get the car today, so I'll be spending alot of time messing with it!
What is a good service manual for the 2G RX-7? I know Haynes is the most abundant, but also the most general. Any recommendations?
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#8
06-26-2003, 03:07 AM
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I have owned 2 RX7's with around the same mileage, just save up for a rebuild, because the seals will eventually wear down, and if you find anyone that will just replace the seals for you for a reasonable price without doing the full rebuild , you are probably the luckiest person in the world. If you are that lucky, let me know where I can find him if you live in the ATL area.
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2000 Honda Civic EX 1986 Mazda RX-7 GTU
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#10
06-26-2003, 11:55 PM
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Around what price could I expect to pay for a full engine rebuild?
Also, what all do they rebuild. Just the main housing where the rotors are (what's the tech term for that?  ), or do would they rebuild the turbo?Do most places rebuild the tranny too, or is that usually separate?
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#11
06-27-2003, 12:38 AM
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The only place I would trust in Texas to do a rebuild would be rotory performance. go to www.rx7.com They are in garland, tx so I dont know how far away that is. DO NOT GO TO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP.
you are going to have at least $5k in the rebuild if you dont do it yourself.
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#12
06-27-2003, 10:32 PM
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There are plenty of places I have found on the net that have engines that are already rebuilt for around 2 grand for a turbo II and 3 grand for the REW engine. If I was in your shoes, I would just go ahead and buy one that is already rebuilt, you would save yourself some money. If you do the rebuild yourself, there are a few special Mazda tools that you will need to complete the job, and I have heard they can be expensive. I was looking through my RX-7 the other day that I just bought and found one of these tools in the car...I guess I got lucky, but I'm planning on just buying a rebuilt engine anyway, so I guess I won't need it.
When you do the rebuild, there are seals at each corner of each rotor that need to be replaced, and that's as much as I know about that.
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#13
06-28-2003, 12:29 AM
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What is this "special tool" you found???
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#14
06-28-2003, 01:40 PM
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Yes, I've heard good reviews about Rotary Performance. However I know someone in Grand Prairie (DFW area) that works on 2Gs right out of his own garage. Anyone familiar with the DFW area?
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#15
06-29-2003, 02:52 PM
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I believe what I found is the Mazda counterweight stopper. I'm not sure though, this is just what I gather from looking at the tool and comparing it to some pictures in the Haynes manual. I have never done the rebuild before so I'm not going to act like I have, I have just heard that there are special Mazda tools that you have to have. I'm sure there are some aftermarket tools that can get the job done as well, but all I have heard is that there are some Mazda tools that are needed.
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