Mazda 323

[Spastik_Roach]

Ad in the paper for a 1982 Mazda 323 (A.K.A Ford Laser). 75 bucks NZ, but it needs a new clutch. How hard would it be repairing a clutch in a car like this?

Thanks.

[pimento]

For 75 beans, it probably needs a lot more than just a new clutch. My sister had an '81 Laser that was own by my grandparents from new, looked after right and everything, it was all bad by about 4 years ago. Steering was heavier than a similarly aged Ford Courier, lost oil and water at a rate of knots and blew smoke.

[Spastik_Roach]

They said it was suitable for paddock car only (What I want) so its probably bit rusty, dented, etc but all that shits fine with me.

[johnnyperl]

i dont know if they are in NZ...
the GTX version of that car is awsome! its got AWD and turbo and is a great starter for rallying if your into that.

[Spastik_Roach]

Yeah the GTX's rock but they were later on.

[fpv_gtho]

if its only for a paddock car, would you even bother changing the clutch?

If you WERE to change the clutch though, i think i'd be a bit tight trying to fix it, you my even have to remove the engine to get at it

[Spastik_Roach]

well she said it needed a new clutch, i dunno tho, her husband is ringing me to tell me about it.

[targa]

$75 Nz = $126,384 Usd

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

$75 Nz = $126,384 Usd

wtf exchange rate are you using 75 nzd is like 50 usd

[Juggs]

ahh....the mazda 323...have some good memories in one of those cars...first time i ever drove a stick. good times good times...oh yeah also the first time i ever jumped a car...yes jumped a car. we launched that little car pretty big too. i dont think ive ever laughed harder in my life. unfortunatley i dont have any pictures of it because we snapped off one of the rear control a-arms the next day when we tried to jump it again. if you dont believe me that i jump cars tho i will post a picture of one of our other jalopy racers. maybe if theres enough demand for it i will post a thread about all my jalopy racing experiences as well as a couple more pictures of other cars we've jumped and stuff.

[Spastik_Roach]

Havn't been rung about it yet so i'm presuming its probably been sold or something.

[fpv_gtho]

sent to the wrecker

[rb30]

all that is required is removing the front left wheel and strut, then some cowl and sway bar and then undo the bell housing bolts. the tansaxle will come out with a bit of frienly persuasion(hammer crowbar) and now its time to remove the clutch, replace it and allign it the repeat but reverse the process.
now new clutch in the mazda. you will need a clutch alligning tool.
hope ya get it there nifty little paddock bashers.