Car will not pass 3000RPM???

Aiki-Drift · 01-14-2005, 03:58 PM

Ok so I found a 93' 240 coupe for sale at a dealer. ($2000) I drove it and it seemed a little sluggish. Then I noticed it wouldn't go past 3000 RPM. In third gear I was only able to take it to 45mph. Then when I downshifted to second it wouldn't go past 3000RPM. I kept going from second to third and back and then it wouldn't go faster than 25MPH. The car has 207,000 miles but I don't here any engine noise or valve noise. There is a slight clicking noise; maybe the timing chain? The engine is quiet and shifts properly. What's going on???

Stannyboy · 01-14-2005, 06:32 PM

Clicking inside the car or inside the engine bay.. Might wanna check the timing, spark plugs, or the TPS... a motor with that many miles u might wanna check all the seals also if nothing has been changed.

Aiki-Drift · 01-14-2005, 07:27 PM

The guy said he was gonna check what's wrong and to call him tomorrow. What do you guys think this car is worth. I mean I have to drive this thing. No money for a swap yet. I have $4,100

Stannyboy · 01-14-2005, 07:36 PM

how much are you paying for the car, whats the body condition like. Any rust. Hows the frame, what wheels is it sitting on? hows the interior. Does the ac work does the heater work? it really varies.

Aiki-Drift · 01-14-2005, 08:08 PM

All that works. The only rust is on the shock towers under the hood next to the fenders (both sides). Stock 15in. alloys. I don't think its worth 2G's but they are hard to find. Interior is good. Under carriage is clean.

Whisky · 01-14-2005, 10:07 PM

$2000 for a car with more than 200,000 miles, rust, and it runs like butt? I wouldn't pay more than 1500 for that car, regardless of interior or what the guy claims is wrong with it. Remember, you'll need to add the cost of a new engine sooner than later.

Use the fact that its screwed-up to talk him down.

frictionfighter · 01-15-2005, 12:15 AM

you can find a better 240 for two thousand for sure, the engine swaps is gonna be mandatory in a few with that car.

Warped · 01-15-2005, 08:00 AM

seriously, thats a lot of miles and if there is an issue with timing chain there could be some valve damage already. don't pay more than 1500

TokyoDrifterxo7 · 01-15-2005, 09:03 AM

sounds silly but did you check the spark plug wires to see if there in the right spots...

new_to_drift · 01-15-2005, 01:51 PM

keep looking for a different coupe,it took me 8 months to find my 89 coupe in good condition.just keep looking,dont settle for something if there are many issues,like above 200,000 miles,rust,and engine problems.just keep looking dont settle because u really want one,or are just sick of looking.

frictionfighter · 01-15-2005, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by new_to_drift
just keep looking dont settle because u really want one,or are just sick of looking.

damn right dont settle took me a while to get my miata but i got it for 1000 bucks in good condition with 108k miles on it.

Chachi · 01-15-2005, 09:00 PM

hey Aiki, youre in the area, contact me if you want a swap, I can help you out. Just did mine, youre welcome to come check it out if your interested in getting one done

sdtouge · 01-16-2005, 05:07 PM

you dont need a swap. i tihnk its your knock sensor, that happens on other engines and they cant go past 3000 and its sluggush. i dont know if you have any automotive expirience, so looka round for something wrong and fix it, or take it to a mechanic and see what the ecu reads and look up that number in the fsm and fix it.

good luck.

Aiki-Drift · 01-16-2005, 05:08 PM

The guy fixed it. He put new wires, spark plugs, and changed the cat. I guess it was clogged maybe. Runs great now. So I bought it. F$^% it!! I'm down to $2100 now. The Cup of Noodles diet has been re-established!!! Just like the good-ol GSR/civic swap days....(sigh)......

sdtouge · 01-16-2005, 05:09 PM

never mind about my post then. der!

01-14-2005, 03:58 PM	#1
Aiki-Drift Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey :( Posts: 132	Car will not pass 3000RPM??? Ok so I found a 93' 240 coupe for sale at a dealer. ($2000) I drove it and it seemed a little sluggish. Then I noticed it wouldn't go past 3000 RPM. In third gear I was only able to take it to 45mph. Then when I downshifted to second it wouldn't go past 3000RPM. I kept going from second to third and back and then it wouldn't go faster than 25MPH. The car has 207,000 miles but I don't here any engine noise or valve noise. There is a slight clicking noise; maybe the timing chain? The engine is quiet and shifts properly. What's going on???

01-14-2005, 10:07 PM	#6
Whisky Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 82	$2000 for a car with more than 200,000 miles, rust, and it runs like butt? I wouldn't pay more than 1500 for that car, regardless of interior or what the guy claims is wrong with it. Remember, you'll need to add the cost of a new engine sooner than later. Use the fact that its screwed-up to talk him down. Last edited by Whisky; 01-14-2005 at 10:23 PM.

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01-14-2005, 06:32 PM	#2
Stannyboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 818 Area... Posts: 383	Clicking inside the car or inside the engine bay.. Might wanna check the timing, spark plugs, or the TPS... a motor with that many miles u might wanna check all the seals also if nothing has been changed.

01-14-2005, 07:27 PM	#3
Aiki-Drift Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey :( Posts: 132	The guy said he was gonna check what's wrong and to call him tomorrow. What do you guys think this car is worth. I mean I have to drive this thing. No money for a swap yet. I have $4,100

01-14-2005, 07:36 PM	#4
Stannyboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 818 Area... Posts: 383	how much are you paying for the car, whats the body condition like. Any rust. Hows the frame, what wheels is it sitting on? hows the interior. Does the ac work does the heater work? it really varies.

01-14-2005, 08:08 PM	#5
Aiki-Drift Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey :( Posts: 132	All that works. The only rust is on the shock towers under the hood next to the fenders (both sides). Stock 15in. alloys. I don't think its worth 2G's but they are hard to find. Interior is good. Under carriage is clean.

01-15-2005, 12:15 AM	#7
frictionfighter urban ninja sliding crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: la puente, cali Posts: 293	you can find a better 240 for two thousand for sure, the engine swaps is gonna be mandatory in a few with that car.

01-15-2005, 08:00 AM	#8
Warped Flippin nutball!!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Long iland, New york Posts: 119	seriously, thats a lot of miles and if there is an issue with timing chain there could be some valve damage already. don't pay more than 1500

01-15-2005, 09:03 AM	#9
TokyoDrifterxo7 Tokyo7even Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 295	sounds silly but did you check the spark plug wires to see if there in the right spots...

01-15-2005, 01:51 PM	#10
new_to_drift another 240 owner Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Novi,Michigan Posts: 244	keep looking for a different coupe,it took me 8 months to find my 89 coupe in good condition.just keep looking,dont settle for something if there are many issues,like above 200,000 miles,rust,and engine problems.just keep looking dont settle because u really want one,or are just sick of looking.

01-15-2005, 09:00 PM	#12
Chachi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 107	hey Aiki, youre in the area, contact me if you want a swap, I can help you out. Just did mine, youre welcome to come check it out if your interested in getting one done

01-16-2005, 05:07 PM	#13
sdtouge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 868	you dont need a swap. i tihnk its your knock sensor, that happens on other engines and they cant go past 3000 and its sluggush. i dont know if you have any automotive expirience, so looka round for something wrong and fix it, or take it to a mechanic and see what the ecu reads and look up that number in the fsm and fix it. good luck.

01-16-2005, 05:08 PM	#14
Aiki-Drift Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey :( Posts: 132	The guy fixed it. He put new wires, spark plugs, and changed the cat. I guess it was clogged maybe. Runs great now. So I bought it. F$^% it!! I'm down to $2100 now. The Cup of Noodles diet has been re-established!!! Just like the good-ol GSR/civic swap days....(sigh)......

01-16-2005, 05:09 PM	#15
sdtouge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 868	never mind about my post then. der!