Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Car was washed and waxed today (pix coming tomorrow or this weekend), plated, and insured. Ready to go - that is after the list of items above are taken care of....
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
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Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Good lookin Se. Mine is the same color but a previous owner wasn't a fan and covered her silver.
Knowing you've spent too much on your car,
yet, you still want to keep modding. -priceless
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93 Honda Accord LX - Wrecked
95 Honda Del Sol Si - Stolen
92 Honda Accord EX - Parted out
2000 Toyota Celica GTS - Cracked block and broken differential teeth
93 SE - ATX to MTX, work as always in progress
01 Toyota Celica GTS - DD
Worklog to be up soon, still... ...
yet, you still want to keep modding. -priceless
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93 Honda Accord LX - Wrecked
95 Honda Del Sol Si - Stolen
92 Honda Accord EX - Parted out
2000 Toyota Celica GTS - Cracked block and broken differential teeth
93 SE - ATX to MTX, work as always in progress
01 Toyota Celica GTS - DD
Worklog to be up soon, still... ...
Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Today's pix!!
![Image](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/8973627100_856db30f57_b.jpg)
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![Image](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5329/8973631726_d4c11f1b59_b.jpg)
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
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Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Wow that is a nice SE, I wish mine was so clean.
Knowing you've spent too much on your car,
yet, you still want to keep modding. -priceless
^
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93 Honda Accord LX - Wrecked
95 Honda Del Sol Si - Stolen
92 Honda Accord EX - Parted out
2000 Toyota Celica GTS - Cracked block and broken differential teeth
93 SE - ATX to MTX, work as always in progress
01 Toyota Celica GTS - DD
Worklog to be up soon, still... ...
yet, you still want to keep modding. -priceless
^
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93 Honda Accord LX - Wrecked
95 Honda Del Sol Si - Stolen
92 Honda Accord EX - Parted out
2000 Toyota Celica GTS - Cracked block and broken differential teeth
93 SE - ATX to MTX, work as always in progress
01 Toyota Celica GTS - DD
Worklog to be up soon, still... ...
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Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Looks great! How long did you scrub those wheels
? They are so shiny
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93 Blaze Red GS
Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Haven't even started cleaning the wheels yet aside from a regular hand wash. 77,750 miles only. Contributes to minimal wear and tear on the wheels. Doesn't help the rust in the fenders due to 20 years of damp dirt stuck in the bottom of them, but that is not a concern at the moment.
Repeating next steps:
1) 4 wheel alignment needed - DONE 6/8/2013
2) Gotta fix the steering - hits the turn signals when one turns the steering wheel. - DONE 6/8/2013
3) Put a few hundred miles on it - if flawless - release to daughter - else - fix more crap.
Repeating next steps:
1) 4 wheel alignment needed - DONE 6/8/2013
2) Gotta fix the steering - hits the turn signals when one turns the steering wheel. - DONE 6/8/2013
3) Put a few hundred miles on it - if flawless - release to daughter - else - fix more crap.
Last edited by ganue on June 8th, 2013, 2:55 pm, edited 2 times in total.
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
A few new pictures after the alignment was completed (and the blinker issue is now gone too - pulled the wheel stiffly rearward in car).
Had to take this one:
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And not to be shy about the rust in the fender....
![Image](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/8989458094_9ffa05097f_b.jpg)
Had to take this one:
![Image](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/8988305339_93dfc25d9f_z.jpg)
![Image](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5467/8989457532_a007f61681_b.jpg)
![Image](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/8989457682_78d22c5279_b.jpg)
![Image](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3694/8989457936_1b8a5921bd_b.jpg)
And not to be shy about the rust in the fender....
![Image](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/8989458094_9ffa05097f_b.jpg)
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
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Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
This is such a nice car... Sigh as mine sits high in the air with a atx fluid leak an small oil leak and needing new back breaks...
I wish I had this thing...
*sigh*
I wish I had this thing...
*sigh*
Mazda3 2012 - my NEW DD
Mazda MX-3 RS 1992 - my project
Ford Focus SE 2010 - sold
Ford Focus SE 2003 - sold
Mazda MX-3 RS 1994 - sold![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Mazda MX-3 RS 1992 - my project
Ford Focus SE 2010 - sold
Ford Focus SE 2003 - sold
Mazda MX-3 RS 1994 - sold
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Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Solution:
1) Manual trans swap
2) Rear brake swap to disc
3) Fix the oil leak
4) Drive
1) Manual trans swap
2) Rear brake swap to disc
3) Fix the oil leak
4) Drive
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
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Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
+1ganue wrote:Solution:
1) Manual trans swap
2) Rear brake swap to disc
3) Fix the oil leak
4) Drive
Knowing you've spent too much on your car,
yet, you still want to keep modding. -priceless
^
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93 Honda Accord LX - Wrecked
95 Honda Del Sol Si - Stolen
92 Honda Accord EX - Parted out
2000 Toyota Celica GTS - Cracked block and broken differential teeth
93 SE - ATX to MTX, work as always in progress
01 Toyota Celica GTS - DD
Worklog to be up soon, still... ...
yet, you still want to keep modding. -priceless
^
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93 Honda Accord LX - Wrecked
95 Honda Del Sol Si - Stolen
92 Honda Accord EX - Parted out
2000 Toyota Celica GTS - Cracked block and broken differential teeth
93 SE - ATX to MTX, work as always in progress
01 Toyota Celica GTS - DD
Worklog to be up soon, still... ...
Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
OK - pulled codes tonight - 15 and 17 - left bank O2 sensor. Bought a new one - should be here tomorrow (6/15/2013) afternoon. That should take care of the check engine light.
Last is the seat belt light. Not too concerned but want to get it right.
Last is the seat belt light. Not too concerned but want to get it right.
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
OK - so drove 35 miles on the new O2 sensor and no check engine light and no codes. I think that is resolved. DONE 6/15/2013
The passive seat belt issue was difficult to find but easy to fix.
Short Story:
The driver's side forward limit switch connection under the dash was disconnected inadvertently when the alarm was removed. A simple reconnection of the intermediate connector that connects from the switch harness on the A pillar to the controller harness fixed the issue. The belt works fine now. With the switch not being connected, the module did not know when to stop powering the drive motor so the module seemed to sort of go into a default mode where it would power the motor for a certain amount of time then give up - about 3 seconds of the motor driving against the stop - not good.
The drive motor seemed to be completely disabled until battery 12V was removed an reapplied. Then it would get stuck again. I figured it out by manually turning the motor so it would come off the rear stop. This way I knew the motor would work so it was just about finding the missing connection to the limit switch.
Gotta have a wiring diagram folks!!! Note - the service manual is useless for diagnosing belt issues. When in doubt, get the Canadian trim and fixed belt!!
If anyone needs to diagnose issues with their belt system let me know now before I forget everything I learned today!!
So - all that remains that we know of is to bolt down the spare tire. I think we can handle that.
Kegan - come out and drive the car!!!! As long as I can drive that red one you are getting your hands on soon...!!!
The passive seat belt issue was difficult to find but easy to fix.
Short Story:
The driver's side forward limit switch connection under the dash was disconnected inadvertently when the alarm was removed. A simple reconnection of the intermediate connector that connects from the switch harness on the A pillar to the controller harness fixed the issue. The belt works fine now. With the switch not being connected, the module did not know when to stop powering the drive motor so the module seemed to sort of go into a default mode where it would power the motor for a certain amount of time then give up - about 3 seconds of the motor driving against the stop - not good.
The drive motor seemed to be completely disabled until battery 12V was removed an reapplied. Then it would get stuck again. I figured it out by manually turning the motor so it would come off the rear stop. This way I knew the motor would work so it was just about finding the missing connection to the limit switch.
Gotta have a wiring diagram folks!!! Note - the service manual is useless for diagnosing belt issues. When in doubt, get the Canadian trim and fixed belt!!
If anyone needs to diagnose issues with their belt system let me know now before I forget everything I learned today!!
So - all that remains that we know of is to bolt down the spare tire. I think we can handle that.
Kegan - come out and drive the car!!!! As long as I can drive that red one you are getting your hands on soon...!!!
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
I love Craigslist. And I love the fact that people have stored R-12 refrigerant for almost 20 years. Got a fresh can of it put into the weakened but not empty MX-3. Works a lot better. Definitely not 100% but quite acceptable. Put a little more in than required but I am sure I have air in the system that causes it to be less efficient than it could be.
Anyway, since it is impossible to get R-12 work done now, this will be as good as it gets for a long time.
In this case the can was only $20 so I could not justify a complete overhaul of the A/C system to convert to R134a. Yet.
Anyone else have any R-12 pointers outside of converting to R134a?
Anyway, since it is impossible to get R-12 work done now, this will be as good as it gets for a long time.
In this case the can was only $20 so I could not justify a complete overhaul of the A/C system to convert to R134a. Yet.
Anyone else have any R-12 pointers outside of converting to R134a?
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
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Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
You found a can on craigslist? I gotta try that... I don't want to pay for the conversion yet and my A/C sucks.
93 Blaze Red GS
Re: Another GS SE - #3 - Acquired 4/28/2013
Not sure where you are in Oregon, but peek at this for example:
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/3893338674.html
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/3893338674.html
1993 GS SE - "slow" (Stock) - SOLD
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring
1993 GS SE - "fast" (Curved neck KLZE, OBX headers, custom 2.5" exhaust, KL36 ECU, Exedy Probe GT clutch, KL36 LSD - the real one, Lantis Type R lefthand halfshaft - unfortunately worth mentioning)- SOLD
1993 GS SE - acquired 4/28/2013, SOLD February 28, 2015
1985 RX-7 GSL-SE - SOLD
2003 VW GTI 1.8T
2009 Mazda5 Grand Touring