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Hello all! I recently picked up a jap imported ep3r (135xxxkm) 2002/3, one of the first ones released and just wondering what some of the most common issues are that you guys have had. Slider in the steering rack has been replaced I know that much but just want to know what to look out for and best solutions for problems
Some things that I've noticed are ;
1) Brake master cylinder appears to leak under the 2 main bolts which connect with the booster, are stock replacements the go or is there better aftermarket options?
2) I am aware that the clutch master cylinder in these cars tend to let go due to a poor design and wonder if anyone has solved this problem by changing to a dc5r setup?
3) when I steer the wheel (especially at low speed or when applying brakes) it seems to squeak quite a bit. I greased the uni joint on the steering rack itself from the inside but this doesnt appear to have fixed the issue
4) temp gauge moves up from 1/3 of the way up gauge to halfway during hot weather (35 degrees celsius) with ac on when stopped in traffic but doesnt go past that point, quickly goes down when moving again. Is this normal and should I be worried about a blocked radiator? Thermostat was changed with an OEM replacement very recently as that was blocked up but I want to be sure I dont over heat my engine without changing parts unnecessarily. Coolant temp sender is in perfect working order and no leaks throughout cooling system.
Any and all advice from owners of these cars is much appreciated keen to make sure my little rocket is turn key reliable every day of the year. Thank you
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Some things that I've noticed are ;
1) Brake master cylinder appears to leak under the 2 main bolts which connect with the booster, are stock replacements the go or is there better aftermarket options?
2) I am aware that the clutch master cylinder in these cars tend to let go due to a poor design and wonder if anyone has solved this problem by changing to a dc5r setup?
3) when I steer the wheel (especially at low speed or when applying brakes) it seems to squeak quite a bit. I greased the uni joint on the steering rack itself from the inside but this doesnt appear to have fixed the issue
4) temp gauge moves up from 1/3 of the way up gauge to halfway during hot weather (35 degrees celsius) with ac on when stopped in traffic but doesnt go past that point, quickly goes down when moving again. Is this normal and should I be worried about a blocked radiator? Thermostat was changed with an OEM replacement very recently as that was blocked up but I want to be sure I dont over heat my engine without changing parts unnecessarily. Coolant temp sender is in perfect working order and no leaks throughout cooling system.
Any and all advice from owners of these cars is much appreciated keen to make sure my little rocket is turn key reliable every day of the year. Thank you
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