toyotag2014 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I'm looking St buying an 85 but it's miles away from me anything I need to find out before making the long trip and anything to look for apon arrival and seeing the car in person? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Apart from the usual starlet checks,Get it jacked up and inspect the 4wd system. Mostly for leaks. If any component has been run dry it wont be long till it fails.There is a grease nipple at the front of the propshaft so you can fill it up a bit.Check the viscous coupling in the middle of the propshaft for leaks.Check the transfer box for leaks.Same with the rear diff and at the brake drums for halfshaft seals leaking.Get it on the ground, do some lock to lock turns to listen for any abnormal noises.And most important, side step the clutch and launch it at 6k rpm and get 4 wheels hooked up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toyotag2014 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thanks mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Apart from the usual starlet checks,Get it jacked up and inspect the 4wd system. Mostly for leaks. If any component has been run dry it wont be long till it fails.There is a grease nipple at the front of the propshaft so you can fill it up a bit.Check the viscous coupling in the middle of the propshaft for leaks.Check the transfer box for leaks.Same with the rear diff and at the brake drums for halfshaft seals leaking.Get it on the ground, do some lock to lock turns to listen for any abnormal noises.And most important, side step the clutch and launch it at 6k rpm and get 4 wheels hooked up. I think i'd strangle the buyer if they did the last part lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toyotag2014 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 I think i'd strangle the buyer if they did the last part lol.Gotta be done mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Gotta be done mate Or just take it somewhere with a two poster. Saves the embarrassment if you break something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I think i'd strangle the buyer if they did the last part lol.Haha yeah, people dont seem to like it when i go to view their car, im a vehicle tech.Or just take it somewhere with a two poster. Saves the embarrassment if you break somethingChecking on a ramp is obviously prefered but its not always possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Haha yeah, people dont seem to like it when i go to view their car, im a vehicle tech.Checking on a ramp is obviously prefered but its not always possible. Or even a set of brake rollers lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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