s14a silvia, what to look out for?

[johnmaloney88]

I've tried searching but can't find anything. i'm looking at an s14 this week hopefully. i don't know anything about them tbh, i've only owned an ae86 and smaller stuff, never anything turbo. is there any specific things to look out for? thanks.

[dil]

is it a jap? if it's uk I wouldnt really be bothered looking at it unless the price was right, in that case look for rust!

[johnmaloney88]

ya it's a jap price is reasonable too.

[murray sr22]

look for oil leaks around engine and gearbox if you can get under her? do a compression test just to be safe? then just check 4 damage rust filler da usual shite?

[johnmaloney88]

look for oil leaks around engine and gearbox if you can get under her? do a compression test just to be safe? then just check 4 damage rust filler da usual shite?

i'm not so much worried about the body just things that go wrong with the engine.

[decobyrne106]

you can see the front 2 chassis points infront of the rear wheels, check for rust there and the back 2 from the back. just general rust around chassis areas

[darren C]

Notchy gearbox, whines, rattles etc hold up engine rev listen for any rattles. Compression test if possible. Turbo gaskets blowing. Make sure it pulls well, no flat spots or misfire.

[johnmaloney88]

ok someone told me there was rot on the car i was looking at. in front of the rear wheels on the sill. so he swears blind there's none and sent me a picture of the sill. i can't make head nor tail of it really. can ye?

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/johnmaloney88/2012-12-03_120752.jpg

[Keith_200SX]

That's at the back, jus beside the jacking point, ya can see feck all der man, the rust usually is higher than that point, but that is a main place they rust!

[johnmaloney88]

ya i'll have to tell him i want a pic where i can see more and of each side.

[Keith_200SX]

That point is to small, u need a wider area, throw up a pic of the car, ppl might no it!

[johnmaloney88]

well i've been told by another lad the sill was rotten but the owner is swearing blind it's not so i'm just trying to get him to prove it or make himself look a bit silly.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4013694

[Billy_P]

I hate that excuse, "needs nothing for NCT just dont have the time"
Bolox is all that is..
If I didnt have the time I'd send in the girlfriend or a friend or anybody!!

[kenny046]

I hate that excuse, "needs nothing for NCT just dont have the time"
Bolox is all that is..
If I didnt have the time I'd send in the girlfriend or a friend or anybody!!

Nice car lad

[johnmaloney88]

Nice car lad

not if it's rotten

[Bug Tub]

If its SR20det, listen out for vvt rattle form startup.
Also listen for bottom end, excessive vibration etc.