AaronGlanza Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm going to be looking at a couple of glanzas for sale soon is there anything in particular I should have a look for?Don't really no much about engines so every bit of advice will be a great help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Piston rings goin, manifolds cracking, boost wound right up, made up parts and figures fitted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AaronGlanza Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Piston rings goin, manifolds cracking, boost wound right up, made up parts and figures fittedHow would I know if piston rings are going? and what do you mean made up parts mate?Sorry I seriously no nothing about engines lol just gone from a 1.1 c2 where its all computers to a Glanza Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 always always do a compression check when buying a starlet,makesure its warm etc always run diagnostic from diag port in engine bay, makesure car boosts up well, smoke on start up,smoke on full boost etc etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I would deffo be doing a compression test, the standard engines are so prone and you will end up with a big repair bill if it goes wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AaronGlanza Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I need to be taking a Glanza expert with me then basically haha :') Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 When I say made up parts I mean like a lot of glanzas have made up bhp figures and they say there mapped and got bits on they ain't Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1878 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Come look at mine and you will find that it's me mechanically perfect! Strong engine and turbo that pulls so well!No rust Front bumper needs a touch of filler if you want it perfect Edited July 10, 2013 by Matt1878 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Come look at mine and you will find that it's me mechanically perfect! Strong engine and turbo that pulls so well!No rust Front bumper needs a touch of fillet if you want it perfect Chicken fillet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1878 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Chicken fillet?I don't get it :/ .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yaristurbo Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 You bumper wants some fillet, fillet o fish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Doing a compression test on a car your buying privately? LOL Very good you gny turn up at the sellers house with your toolbox? Haha Ive heard it all now. Just be vigilant mate and if possible post up a link to the ad on here and im sure people will give you some assistance. Even better is to buy a car off the forum where the history is available on here like Matts. Main things are to start it from cold and have a listen to the engine for any knocking and check the rear for smoke. Check the oil looks good and not just black water. Check for signs of accident damage aswell. If I was buying outwith the forum I would be aiming for as standard an example as possible that way it hasnt been modified incorrectly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1878 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 You bumper wants some fillet, fillet o fishHaha!! What a dick I didn't even notice that haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletSr? Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Check theres no cracks on the head, usual under the heatsheild on the right hand side bolt for manifold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnold Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 If it looks clean, looked after with plenty of history then you're probably on to a good thing. Mine was completely standard when I bought her so I knew it was looked after and not abused. I wouldn't touch one that has a FCD installed personally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1878 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 If it looks clean, looked after with plenty of history then you're probably on to a good thing. Mine was completely standard when I bought her so I knew it was looked after and not abused. I wouldn't touch one that has a FCD installed personally.I'm glad someone else has the same opinion there.. I hate those things! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'm glad someone else has the same opinion there.. I hate those things! Me aswell. Absolutely shocking things if you ask me wouldnt put it near my car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Check that it's not a glanza rep! There are a lot if them around James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Doing a compression test on a car your buying privately? LOL Very good you gny turn up at the sellers house with your toolbox? Haha Ive heard it all now. Lol why not? you hardly need a whole tool kit. Screw pissing a load of money on a car that could have a cracked ring / done gasket. Edited July 10, 2013 by RobSR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spoon_tuned Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Doing a compression test on a car your buying privately? LOL Very good you gny turn up at the sellers house with your toolbox? Haha Ive heard it all now. Just be vigilant mate and if possible post up a link to the ad on here and im sure people will give you some assistance. Even better is to buy a car off the forum where the history is available on here like Matts. Main things are to start it from cold and have a listen to the engine for any knocking and check the rear for smoke. Check the oil looks good and not just black water. Check for signs of accident damage aswell. If I was buying outwith the forum I would be aiming for as standard an example as possible that way it hasnt been modified incorrectly.whats wrong with doing a compression test when buying a car??I did if your confident you car is perfect when selling you'd have nothing to worry about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 You can tell if a ringland has gone... It will be misfiring and smoking... it will also spit out through the breather system and out the dipstick tube... Do all the usual car checks... You will be able to tell what kind of life its had by having a good look round it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Partially for the reasons Socks gave above there is no need to, other more reasonable checks can be done. You dont own this car so you dont have the right to do it. You reckon if you walked into a car dealership they would let you start to strip down a car to compression check it? If I was selling my car and some text book weekend mechanic turned up with a compression test I'd tell him where to go. It's all fine and well doing the usual checks with your eyes ears and hands. There would be no way someone ive just met would be taking any tools to my car whether it meant a sale or not. Say they go to do a compression test and strip the threads on the spark plug mount? You think they will cough up for you to fix it? By all means they can request you have it done at a workshop which would take responsibility but nah no way theyd be doing it in the street its just not how private sales work. Edited July 11, 2013 by StuDoc 72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spoon_tuned Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Partially for the reasons Socks gave above there is no need to, other more reasonable checks can be done. You dont own this car so you dont have the right to do it. You reckon if you walked into a car dealership they would let you start to strip down a car to compression check it? If I was selling my car and some text book weekend mechanic turned up with a compression test I'd tell him where to go. It's all fine and well doing the usual checks with your eyes ears and hands. There would be no way someone ive just met would be taking any tools to my car whether it meant a sale or not. Say they go to do a compression test and strip the threads on the spark plug mount? You think they will cough up for you to fix it? By all means they can request you have it done at a workshop which would take responsibility but nah no way theyd be doing it in the street its just not how private sales work.my circumstance was different as i was buying a forged engine so i had to check. You have valid points though but theres so many shady people that do things to try and hide its faults. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I would definately take consideration to the fact its a forged engine I will concede that but thats completely different circumstances it is the main selling point of the car and a upward of £2k expense. Not only that but with a forged engine you would like proof of the work in the 1st place and for it to be up to scratch. As far as standard engine go normal checks are all that is necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WalshslaW Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 buy one off the forum sorted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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