Buying a Glanza in Jan.. What should I look for mechanically?

[Zeldoz]

Hey,

I'm a long existing member here but mainly a lurker. I previously owned a Glanza rep. Loved it. Had the plans to convert it. Went off the idea after buying everything.

Cut a long story short, i own a EP3 Type-R now, and will be advertising late December to sell.

Now, I read so many horror stories on Glanza's mechanically. When I go to buy one I am planning on compression testing it. NO WAY would I buy one without doing this.
Do you think this is reasonable on my behalf to do that?
Would I be looking for similar numbers across all 4 cylinders? E.g 100,100,102,97?
Is there leeway either way? Up/down.

I think if a seller isn't prepared to allow me to do that. It's a certain no go.

What else do you think I should look for? Other than obvious bits n bobs?

Also, going from a civic R do you think I would be disappointed with the change from 200bhp(ish) to a V? I'm most likely going for a standard setup to (hopefully) avoid one with an abuseful past!

Cheers,
Lewis

 

[kenchyturbo]

I'm sure if u buy one that someone is selling on here it will be a good one and being a starlet enthusiast they wouldn't mind if they checked it infront of you there's no telling if one had uprated parts put on it then back to standard to sell it

 

[Jay]

Have a scan of the TGTT Buyers Guide (Click) and that should give you a heads up on what to watch for.

Certainly a compression test is a good indication of engine condition so if you can carry one out go for it. So long as all the cylinders are fairly equal and around the 12 bar area it's a promising start.

Usually a Vtec is a disappointment compared to a 4EFTE so let us know what you think. Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to power delivery.

Hope that helps,

Jay

 

[Zeldoz]

Have a scan of the TGTT Buyers Guide (Click) and that should give you a heads up on what to watch for.

Certainly a compression test is a good indication of engine condition so if you can carry one out go for it. So long as all the cylinders are fairly equal and around the 12 bar area it's a promising start.

Usually a Vtec is a disappointment compared to a 4EFTE so let us know what you think. Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to power delivery.

Hope that helps,

Jay

So say 100,103,112,100? As in a 12 number balance either way?

I had a 4E-FE, then into VTEC had a diesel turbo.. Kinda just miss the bang then turbo kicks in.. But VTEC is amazingly fun! Just bored to death now!

Even some on here are bad.. I read a guy sold one with a blown head gasket but played it fine until someone posted otherwise, then he never replied. In scared to buy from anywhere. You can't trust anyone really! IMO anyway haha!

 

[Zeldoz]

Any other input guys?

 

[keirz]

my glanza is currently up for sale, i would have no problem with someone running a test on it providing they are competent and if they break it they buy it.

Also i think just because a car has mods doesnt mean its been ragged and poorly treated. Mine is around 200bhp and i know that its been well serviced, never redlined, its well tuned, had the best parts, oil, fuel and is solid. You could have a stock glanza thats been hammered and poorly serviced.

 

[corofin12345]

a good compression reading would be anything from 150psi up on all cylinders... if one cylinder is more than 15psi lower then the top reading then theres a problem with that cylinder...

EXAMPLE 1:

150psi
155psi
160psi
150psi

^^this ia a good reading

EXAMPLE 2:

150psi
150psi
125psi
155psi

^^this reading indicates a problem in cylinder 3

i live by compression tests with these engines, if thats good then its a good base to start on, turbos are easily got if they are smokey

 

[gtpower]

bring a compression tester if the guy selling doesnt mind then all good if he um's and ar's about it walk away,, also have a good looks around the engine for leaks oil/and water and check for botched wiring or anything that looks out of place,, look for accident damage in the rear spare wheel well it should be all nice and straight,,also check for front end damage around where the headlights sit and the chassis legs also the lower cross member,,when inside look around the interior for sign of wear and look at the mileage the mileage and interior should give a good indication if the interior looks worn and the mileage is low could have been wound back hope this helps

 

[Zeldoz]

a good compression reading would be anything from 150psi up on all cylinders... if one cylinder is more than 15psi lower then the top reading then theres a problem with that cylinder...

EXAMPLE 1:

150psi
155psi
160psi
150psi

^^this ia a good reading

EXAMPLE 2:

150psi
150psi
125psi
155psi

^^this reading indicates a problem in cylinder 3

i live by compression tests with these engines, if thats good then its a good base to start on, turbos are easily got if they are smokey

Thanks just gives me an idea of what to look out for really!