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Darkstar · 04-13-2011, 02:05 AM

Ok,so i bought a fc3c as a projectcar/firstcar and im kinda stumped on 3 things.
1) my engine will not lay over.it sat for 3 years and the owner said that the last
time he drove it,it over heated and he never got around to fixing it.I've done my research and i have come to the conclusion that the o-rings are bad (not sure if you'd callem shot)

2) when i press in the clutch it resists very little until it passes the brake pedal then just drops.i then have to pull it back to reset it.I just purchased a new slave cylinder cause it needs one anyway.i havent installed it yet though.

3) probably something i did.I just dropped in a new radio and when the keys are out of the car the radio still stays on.i only have 2 speakers in it and i cant getem past 20.today i added a small pioneer speaker and it wont go pass 6.any suggestions?

Any help would be nice.as far as engine wise i've considered buying this

http://www.bestofjdm.com/JDM-ENGINE-.../jdmmazda3.htm

my cars currently naturally aspirated but i plan to make it turboed down the road anyway.

**sidewaysFC** · 04-13-2011, 02:53 AM

What do you mean the moter will not lay over, and if the engine was overheated then your coolent seals may be blown . in wich case the car would have the same simptems of a blown head gasket on a piston engine and would requier a rebuild.and as for your clutch problem I would make sure your clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder are leak free ,and bleed the system to make sure theres no air in the system.

Darkstar · 04-13-2011, 03:21 AM

i have bled the lines.as for the motor i turn the key it clicks fuel pump starts but nothing else happens

**BoostedFC** · 04-13-2011, 05:26 AM

The motor is going to need a rebuild if it blew a coolant seal & the fact that it sat this long with bad seals & most likely carbon build up it's not going anywhere. Seeing that you are looking at Turbo motors, I'm going to tell you make sure you get all the associated items. ( harness, ecu & sensors)

Darkstar · 04-13-2011, 10:17 PM

Will you check the ink i provided and see if its legit?

**sidewaysFC** · 04-13-2011, 11:55 PM

yea it sounds like that moter is probably seased up , have you ever swaped a moter before.

Darkstar · 04-14-2011, 12:02 AM

not a car motor but i have done smaller motorized vehicles.but i do have a friend who has done motor swaps but hes not familiar with rotarys

**sidewaysFC** · 04-14-2011, 04:13 AM

Go to realworldsolutions.com they sell a prity good video that shows you how to remove the engine and swap in a new one . I was in the same boat your in right now I bought an fc as my first car with a blown engine if I would of had this video my first swap would of been alot less ugly.

Darkstar · 04-14-2011, 05:44 AM

thanks for the help.now the thing is to get the funds lol.i got this car for a steal at 250 thugh so i still got a bit before i equal out to a running one

**BoostedFC** · 04-14-2011, 06:19 AM

About the link you provided, it looks like most of the other engine importers. As far as being legit, I wouldn't know never got anything from them. If they are who decide to go with, give us some feedback if a good distributor or not. Also check the prices (with harness, ECU, tranny or just motor).