My new minty fresh 5spd SC300 52k
04-19-09, 05:22 PM
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04-19-09, 05:28 PM
#34
Seriously, I drove a brand new sc 300 stick when I was a valet at the Boca Resort &Club back in 1993. The Sc is much fun driving it in stick, It does feel like it pulls more than the 92-96 dildomatic.
I believe the sc 300 is the preferred choice over the 400 BEFORE 1998. Not much diff between the two off the line b4 98.
I believe the sc 300 is the preferred choice over the 400 BEFORE 1998. Not much diff between the two off the line b4 98.
04-20-09, 04:57 PM
#38
Sorry for the late reply.
Low mileage older cars can give owners fits with problems that don't usually arise. I recommend sea-foaming your car a few times over the next month or so as it no-doubt has a higher than normal amount of carbon build up. Premature bearing failure is also common in these cars, and it's caused by the car only being driven for short trips, and rarely getting up to proper operating temp. What happens is you'll actually get condensation inside the engine that builds up into a white/yellow goo, very similar to what happens with a blown headgasket. Another problem caused by those short distance, and infrequent trips are excessive cylender wall wear...you can expect the ridge to be alot larger then in a daily driven car, and is something you want to watch out for if you start pushing that motor harder than what its used to...the higher the rpms you take it, the higher that pistons gonna go (the difference is miniscule, but when rings meet ridge's at high rpms bad things can happen.)
Other issues:
Transmission problems galore....you name it, i've seen it at my shop. I recommend servicing the tranny right away and adding a can of Seafoam's trans-tune when you refill it.
Brakes: The rubber brake lines going to the wheels will deteriorate on the inside, and cause the the calipers to lock down (acts like a one-way check valve.....lets the fluid go through, then blocks it from being able to return to the MC) something to watch out for. Also brake-booster diaphragm failure from dry-rot. and of course BMC seal failure at the booster.
Kept an eye out for leaking seals on valve covers, front and rear mains, and the oil pan gasket.
Watch for signs of the radiator ballooning (esp on really hot days)
Check the tires for dry rot
and if the struts are good, dont expect them too stay that way for long if you start putting some miles on it freqently.
Not trying to discourage you with your new ride, just wanted to give you a heads up on what most people dont think about when they find a low mileage "gem".
-G
Low mileage older cars can give owners fits with problems that don't usually arise. I recommend sea-foaming your car a few times over the next month or so as it no-doubt has a higher than normal amount of carbon build up. Premature bearing failure is also common in these cars, and it's caused by the car only being driven for short trips, and rarely getting up to proper operating temp. What happens is you'll actually get condensation inside the engine that builds up into a white/yellow goo, very similar to what happens with a blown headgasket. Another problem caused by those short distance, and infrequent trips are excessive cylender wall wear...you can expect the ridge to be alot larger then in a daily driven car, and is something you want to watch out for if you start pushing that motor harder than what its used to...the higher the rpms you take it, the higher that pistons gonna go (the difference is miniscule, but when rings meet ridge's at high rpms bad things can happen.)
Other issues:
Transmission problems galore....you name it, i've seen it at my shop. I recommend servicing the tranny right away and adding a can of Seafoam's trans-tune when you refill it.
Brakes: The rubber brake lines going to the wheels will deteriorate on the inside, and cause the the calipers to lock down (acts like a one-way check valve.....lets the fluid go through, then blocks it from being able to return to the MC) something to watch out for. Also brake-booster diaphragm failure from dry-rot. and of course BMC seal failure at the booster.
Kept an eye out for leaking seals on valve covers, front and rear mains, and the oil pan gasket.
Watch for signs of the radiator ballooning (esp on really hot days)
Check the tires for dry rot
and if the struts are good, dont expect them too stay that way for long if you start putting some miles on it freqently.
Not trying to discourage you with your new ride, just wanted to give you a heads up on what most people dont think about when they find a low mileage "gem".
-G
04-20-09, 10:50 PM
#39
Sorry for the late reply.
Low mileage older cars can give owners fits with problems that don't usually arise. I recommend sea-foaming your car a few times over the next month or so as it no-doubt has a higher than normal amount of carbon build up. Premature bearing failure is also common in these cars, and it's caused by the car only being driven for short trips, and rarely getting up to proper operating temp. What happens is you'll actually get condensation inside the engine that builds up into a white/yellow goo, very similar to what happens with a blown headgasket. Another problem caused by those short distance, and infrequent trips are excessive cylender wall wear...you can expect the ridge to be alot larger then in a daily driven car, and is something you want to watch out for if you start pushing that motor harder than what its used to...the higher the rpms you take it, the higher that pistons gonna go (the difference is miniscule, but when rings meet ridge's at high rpms bad things can happen.)
Other issues:
Transmission problems galore....you name it, i've seen it at my shop. I recommend servicing the tranny right away and adding a can of Seafoam's trans-tune when you refill it.
Brakes: The rubber brake lines going to the wheels will deteriorate on the inside, and cause the the calipers to lock down (acts like a one-way check valve.....lets the fluid go through, then blocks it from being able to return to the MC) something to watch out for. Also brake-booster diaphragm failure from dry-rot. and of course BMC seal failure at the booster.
Kept an eye out for leaking seals on valve covers, front and rear mains, and the oil pan gasket.
Watch for signs of the radiator ballooning (esp on really hot days)
Check the tires for dry rot
and if the struts are good, dont expect them too stay that way for long if you start putting some miles on it freqently.
Not trying to discourage you with your new ride, just wanted to give you a heads up on what most people dont think about when they find a low mileage "gem".
-G
Low mileage older cars can give owners fits with problems that don't usually arise. I recommend sea-foaming your car a few times over the next month or so as it no-doubt has a higher than normal amount of carbon build up. Premature bearing failure is also common in these cars, and it's caused by the car only being driven for short trips, and rarely getting up to proper operating temp. What happens is you'll actually get condensation inside the engine that builds up into a white/yellow goo, very similar to what happens with a blown headgasket. Another problem caused by those short distance, and infrequent trips are excessive cylender wall wear...you can expect the ridge to be alot larger then in a daily driven car, and is something you want to watch out for if you start pushing that motor harder than what its used to...the higher the rpms you take it, the higher that pistons gonna go (the difference is miniscule, but when rings meet ridge's at high rpms bad things can happen.)
Other issues:
Transmission problems galore....you name it, i've seen it at my shop. I recommend servicing the tranny right away and adding a can of Seafoam's trans-tune when you refill it.
Brakes: The rubber brake lines going to the wheels will deteriorate on the inside, and cause the the calipers to lock down (acts like a one-way check valve.....lets the fluid go through, then blocks it from being able to return to the MC) something to watch out for. Also brake-booster diaphragm failure from dry-rot. and of course BMC seal failure at the booster.
Kept an eye out for leaking seals on valve covers, front and rear mains, and the oil pan gasket.
Watch for signs of the radiator ballooning (esp on really hot days)
Check the tires for dry rot
and if the struts are good, dont expect them too stay that way for long if you start putting some miles on it freqently.
Not trying to discourage you with your new ride, just wanted to give you a heads up on what most people dont think about when they find a low mileage "gem".
-G
