3S-GE...anything to look out for?

heater controls (cheap/easy fix)
starter not responding after driving it hot, turning off, then trying to turn on again (cheap/easy fix)
crank seals/cam seals
flexpipe tends to go faster than other parts of the exhaust
alternator usually goes a lot in our cars (easy to change)
^ because of weak ground points causing the alternator to charge a lot more than needed (easy)
and as with all old cars, rust. treat the rust and this car will treat you well

 

Yup, they're quick here and 193 klm is fine, depending on whose owned it and how it was treated with servicing and TLC.

You will get a good idea when you go over it, ask about books, previous owners etc.

If all the dots are connecting I would buy for 1500 clams (or less of course), all questions/problems can be answered here quickly so good luck :cheers

We wanna see pics of you driving it home :hehe

 

Isn't it 193000 miles? It's a GT-S, so located in USA, no?

A resurrent problem : leaking power steering (the pressure hose or the pump itself)

 

I was thinking miles aswell.....cyl 3. lol.

-Welcome.

-Flip up headlights do f'n rock.

 

anybody not think of one of the most common???!

Headgasket!!

 

Yeah. Compression/leak down test is a must. Oh and check if the thermostat sensor is cut...don't ask me why.

 

Miles or Klm, he said Klm. But untill we hear more who knows, if it is in fact miles then definately/absolutely/positively check HG and do a compression test.

Why the thermo sensor :hehe

 

Congrats, you bought it and saved 500 clams for some repairs, It looks sweet and you don't seem to have any serious issues (I hope), I can't speak alot about manual gearboxes cause mines an auto but I will hazard a guess and say a new clutch plate, other lads here are better informed.

How was the drive home ie.. noises, engine performance etc ? Any rust under/in/around guards etc. What is wrong with the door panels. Can we see a couple of interior and engine pics :thumbsup:

@ Zaluss, I think you may be onto it, are you talking about the cooling fan switch - plug - connector on the thermo housing or the coolant temperature sending unit ?

@ Flips - You say that your temp guage did not move off cold, did it actually move at all ?. If so then the coolant temperature sending unit is ok but your thermostat is stuck open and not allowing the engine to warm properly, especially in that cold weather. Correct me if I'm wrong lads as I'm always learning as I'm looking at my BGB and checking my engine bay.

I'm a tad useless with electrics, check fuses for starters I guess, I have no idea about speedos on these things. You could also try the search function here.

Has your car done 193 Klm or miles ?

Your Miata is called a Mazda MX 5 here in Australia, those green wheels are a sight to behold :shock :hehe

 

yep check your fuses for the door locks and sunroof.

change your therm.

check your linkage for the slipping......but more than likely its the clutch.



did you hear your fans kick in?

 

Congrats on the new ride !!! It is a coupe, and they are well known for trunk lid hinges bending, breaking, and damaging the trunk lid itself. Keep them lubed and make sure to replace the struts if they have failed, it eases the pressure on the hinges themselves.

 

Onya Nate, I mentiond the fan connector on the stat housing and totally forgot to mention the fans themselves.

Rick, you mention the hatch hinge, thaifighter had one snap, then the hatch popped up and gouged the roof itself, nasty, I would never have believed it if I hadn't seen a pic.

 

Major service
Gaskets & seals
Clutch
Electrical gremlins
Rust

Nice looking car but in much the same condition most of us got ours
The boot on the coupe's is notorious for sticking and bending, check and lube those hinges
Check thourougly for rust and get it before it gets you

If the thermostat sensor is cut - the fans will stay on permanently (Why cut??? All you need do is disconnect it, sounds like another evil genuis owner)
Sounds like it has no thermostat or the temp sensor or guage is f/d, temp sensor sits below the oil pressure sensor
For Sunroof & lights - pull the covers and measure for voltage, no volts - fix fuses, volts - fix switches
Speedo cable is easy - it's a small section above the gearbox that snaps

Lube your speedo & gear cables while you do the valve cover etc

 

I think that was the first time I've seen that effect on a hatchback car. Coupes and convertibles in the 4th and 5th Gens are very well known for this happening (Just look at the prices for good used replacements on eBay). My 'Vert had the same problen, and literally ripped the sheet metal on the decklid where the hinge bolted up to, along with bending the corner quite a bit. It was not a cheap repair as 'Vert and coupe decklids are different and very hard to come by...