Gauging Interest in Part-Out

spankle my wankle · 04-23-2010, 05:06 PM

I was recently hit by a drunk driver and the insurance company is totaling my seven. They haven't told me yet how much they think it is worth (very low number im assuming) and how much they want for salvage value. So I'd like to get an idea on if it would be better to just part it out and scrap the rest or put in a "fake" motor and let them keep it. Its an 85GS so if you'd like something just post or pm what you'd be interested in (no prices yet) and if enough is wanted ill just salvage it and part it out.
Here is a list of what is new on the vehicle:
3k miles on a 12A with 3rd gen corner seals for better durability
Calipers (6k miles)
Tie rod ends (about 9k miles)
Brake master cylinder (about 6k miles on it)
left rear wheel cylinder (less than 100 miles on it)
Starter (3k miles)
Pitman Arm (0 miles as it hadn't been installed yet)

I'd also be interested in selling it "as is" as it does run fine just lots of damage to the rear and the exhaust broke in half somehow.

85'12a-Blake · 04-24-2010, 05:25 AM

how much would u be askin 4 the motor? also if anyway possible an ignitor off the distributor preferably the lead ignitor. Also since you got the newer corner seals, does tht mean u had the motor completely rebuilt or just the seals changed?

spankle my wankle · 04-24-2010, 11:08 AM

motor was completely rebuilt, new apex and corner seals from rotary atkins, all oil rings and gaskets are new as well. I'd prob sell it for $550 including starter, $500 w/out it. Igniters are gold so $35 a piece.

85'12a-Blake · 04-24-2010, 07:23 PM

do you know what the compression is on all 6 sides? Also who did the rebuild? Has the insurance decided on how much its worth bc i mite be interested in the whole bc i need brakes also is ur canter console cracked at all bc if not i'll definately buy it

spankle my wankle · 04-25-2010, 06:26 PM

ill have to borrow a compression tester for that. It was built by one of the owners of C&C motors. He has a red REPU and about 4 other rx7s. He gets on here sometimes i think his name on here is REPUCharles. Insurance hasnt gotten back yet but ill post when they do.

patmac6075 · 04-25-2010, 09:19 PM

Might be interested in the rear end...the car is a GSL...right? Discs in rear?
Also I live in Wisconsin....where are you?

djmtsu · 04-26-2010, 06:48 AM

GS, it has drums in the rear.

spankle my wankle · 04-26-2010, 05:52 PM

^ correct...i live in la vergne tn

spankle my wankle · 04-28-2010, 08:01 PM

insurance came back and i will salvage the car.

85'12a-Blake · 04-28-2010, 08:12 PM

I have a Question. Is your center dash panel in 1 peice with no cracks and an even surface? The panel peice around the radio and A/c.

spankle my wankle · 04-29-2010, 06:20 AM

the surface is fine, it is cracked on one side.

85'12a-Blake · 04-30-2010, 12:08 AM

well my motor locked down 2nite after work so if 2moro i find out if it was the starter. if not you'll probly be hearing from me. so hopefully it isnt gone yet.

spankle my wankle · 04-30-2010, 12:22 AM

^ im working on a trade with someone right now...but let me know whats up with your motor and ill keep you posted.

85'12a-Blake · 04-30-2010, 12:30 AM

ok then i'm hopin its the starter but i was sittin there idling and something poped and it seized......i try and start it and it just clicks once

spankle my wankle · 04-30-2010, 10:10 AM

if it was already idling then its not your starter.....

04-24-2010, 07:23 PM	#4
85'12a-Blake 1stGen 4 a 1st Rx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madisonville, TN Posts: 50 Rep Power: 16	do you know what the compression is on all 6 sides? Also who did the rebuild? Has the insurance decided on how much its worth bc i mite be interested in the whole bc i need brakes also is ur canter console cracked at all bc if not i'll definately buy it Last edited by 85'12a-Blake; 04-25-2010 at 06:22 PM.

04-25-2010, 09:19 PM	#6
patmac6075 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Rear end Might be interested in the rear end...the car is a GSL...right? Discs in rear? Also I live in Wisconsin....where are you?

04-26-2010, 06:48 AM	#7
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	GS, it has drums in the rear. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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04-24-2010, 05:25 AM	#2
85'12a-Blake 1stGen 4 a 1st Rx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madisonville, TN Posts: 50 Rep Power: 16	how much would u be askin 4 the motor? also if anyway possible an ignitor off the distributor preferably the lead ignitor. Also since you got the newer corner seals, does tht mean u had the motor completely rebuilt or just the seals changed?

04-24-2010, 11:08 AM	#3
spankle my wankle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	motor was completely rebuilt, new apex and corner seals from rotary atkins, all oil rings and gaskets are new as well. I'd prob sell it for $550 including starter, $500 w/out it. Igniters are gold so $35 a piece.

04-25-2010, 06:26 PM	#5
spankle my wankle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	ill have to borrow a compression tester for that. It was built by one of the owners of C&C motors. He has a red REPU and about 4 other rx7s. He gets on here sometimes i think his name on here is REPUCharles. Insurance hasnt gotten back yet but ill post when they do.

04-26-2010, 05:52 PM	#8
spankle my wankle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	^ correct...i live in la vergne tn

04-28-2010, 08:01 PM	#9
spankle my wankle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	insurance came back and i will salvage the car.

04-28-2010, 08:12 PM	#10
85'12a-Blake 1stGen 4 a 1st Rx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madisonville, TN Posts: 50 Rep Power: 16	I have a Question. Is your center dash panel in 1 peice with no cracks and an even surface? The panel peice around the radio and A/c.

04-29-2010, 06:20 AM	#11
spankle my wankle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	the surface is fine, it is cracked on one side.

04-30-2010, 12:08 AM	#12
85'12a-Blake 1stGen 4 a 1st Rx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madisonville, TN Posts: 50 Rep Power: 16	well my motor locked down 2nite after work so if 2moro i find out if it was the starter. if not you'll probly be hearing from me. so hopefully it isnt gone yet.

04-30-2010, 12:22 AM	#13
spankle my wankle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	^ im working on a trade with someone right now...but let me know whats up with your motor and ill keep you posted.

04-30-2010, 12:30 AM	#14
85'12a-Blake 1stGen 4 a 1st Rx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madisonville, TN Posts: 50 Rep Power: 16	ok then i'm hopin its the starter but i was sittin there idling and something poped and it seized......i try and start it and it just clicks once

04-30-2010, 10:10 AM	#15
spankle my wankle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	if it was already idling then its not your starter.....