What to look for when S14 shopping
Hello everyone. I'm going to go look at a 96 SE five speed tomorrow.
I just have some questions regarding what to look for. The car has 170k miles. Which is higher than I wanted to get into but its not a super deal killer since I plan on making it turbo'd eventually.
So from what I've dug up on the 240 forums. There are some common quirks.
Synchro problems, worn suspension bushings, HVAC lights out, timing chain rattle, front main seal leakage, irratic fuel level gauge, power window problems, body rattles.
I 'm looking to have a reliable daily for the next two years. WHere do these things like to rust? Where should I look for fluid leaks? Does water leak into the cabin or trunk in common areas? What situations make the suspension bushing problems show up? What situations make the synchro problems show up? At what height should the clutch pedal engage?
The guy did say it has a check engine light on. Code po1445. Purge volume control valve. Last question. I have used ecutalk and conzult on my b13s with a consult adapter cable and an old PC. Will this still work on a 96 240? I know the 96s have OBD-II.
Last thing he brought up was a shimmy when putting the brakes on at anything higher than 45mph. I take this to be a possible brake pad or rotor issue. Is this symptom a sign of something more serious?
I appreciate any advice or tips you guys may have. Thanks.
I just have some questions regarding what to look for. The car has 170k miles. Which is higher than I wanted to get into but its not a super deal killer since I plan on making it turbo'd eventually.
So from what I've dug up on the 240 forums. There are some common quirks.
Synchro problems, worn suspension bushings, HVAC lights out, timing chain rattle, front main seal leakage, irratic fuel level gauge, power window problems, body rattles.
I 'm looking to have a reliable daily for the next two years. WHere do these things like to rust? Where should I look for fluid leaks? Does water leak into the cabin or trunk in common areas? What situations make the suspension bushing problems show up? What situations make the synchro problems show up? At what height should the clutch pedal engage?
The guy did say it has a check engine light on. Code po1445. Purge volume control valve. Last question. I have used ecutalk and conzult on my b13s with a consult adapter cable and an old PC. Will this still work on a 96 240? I know the 96s have OBD-II.
Last thing he brought up was a shimmy when putting the brakes on at anything higher than 45mph. I take this to be a possible brake pad or rotor issue. Is this symptom a sign of something more serious?
I appreciate any advice or tips you guys may have. Thanks.