How long do 1st gens usually last?
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How long do 1st gens usually last?
hey guys, ive been intrested lately in buying a 1st gen as an everyday car and make my T2 more of a weekend project/racer, ive heard that 1st gens are pretty darn reliable compared to its younger siblings (FC, FD) i currently own a t2 so i know about all the bad things that can happen thanks very much -alex
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I have an 84GSL 12a with 92k on it and it runs like a raped ape ! I'd drive it to Japan if there was a tunnel!
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Well, I think that the GSL-SEs had 3mm apex seals? correct? idk. But those last a really long time. My GSL has 170K on it, and still runs strong. I think that pretty mich any NA rotary will last a long time if you treat it right.
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Mine's an 84 GSL and it's got about 270, 000 Km on it... everything on it is stock except for the air intake and sound system and it's still running really well. The only problems that I've ever had with it was with the starter. It also looks like the alternator is starting to die. But, I've driven the hell out of it and had no major problems.
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1st gens usually last a bit longer than 2nd gens. My SA has over 200K miles on original engine. But it has carburetor problems so it backfires a lot now.
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My SA is twenty-six years old and still starts up quick both in cold and hot weather. What you really have to keep on top of with the 1st gens is the bin/wheel well rust, it can get pretty bad. Aside from that, these cars are pretty simple to work on. (I figure if I can do it, anyone can )
Be warned though, if you get a good SA/FB you could get addicted to a proper lightweight sports car and not like your bloated GT/Touring car.
Be warned though, if you get a good SA/FB you could get addicted to a proper lightweight sports car and not like your bloated GT/Touring car.
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Originally posted by Willsy
Just noticing you're from Sask....
So your 1st gen holds up well in the winter? I'm in Montreal and cold performance is definitely a concern of mine.
Just noticing you're from Sask....
So your 1st gen holds up well in the winter? I'm in Montreal and cold performance is definitely a concern of mine.
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Generally what kills a 1st-gen is rust. If it's not rusted all to hell, 300k is not uncommon. Probably the only reason it's not more common is few cars maintain structural integrity long enough to go that many miles
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ALL Mazda rotaries from '74 to '85 had 3mm seals.
The 2mm seals seem to be better, sealing-wise, RPM-handling wise, and definitely cost-wise. 2mm seals would be the only reason I'd put something other than a 12A in my car.
The 2mm seals seem to be better, sealing-wise, RPM-handling wise, and definitely cost-wise. 2mm seals would be the only reason I'd put something other than a 12A in my car.
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My gsl-se has 240,000, miles on it, never been rebuilt one owner before I bought it compresion even still decent 90 on both. The guy most have never went to redline because there was at least an 1/8 to a 1/4 inch carbon build up on the six ports and lower intake. Ran good other than the six ports not opening.
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i just put in a 12a from 1987..
think thatd have 2 or 3mm seals?
its been rebuily once (and they put a '78 shaft in it).. but i didnt ask what they put in it (Bugger)...
and whats the advantages/disadvantages of two?
-Cheers
think thatd have 2 or 3mm seals?
its been rebuily once (and they put a '78 shaft in it).. but i didnt ask what they put in it (Bugger)...
and whats the advantages/disadvantages of two?
-Cheers