Originally Posted by Keo
floor pan behind the front seats, i've owned 2 and both had rust there. one rusted all the way trough and I've looked at 4 other S14 and they all had the same rust.
floor pan behind the front seats, i've owned 2 and both had rust there. one rusted all the way trough and I've looked at 4 other S14 and they all had the same rust.
That's good to know about the floor pan.
I just picked up a '97 S14. It was in awesome condition and garage kept, but it's an automatic (for now...haha,) which is right-on for what you said about finding one that wasn't beat-up.
Northern cars are prone to rusted suspension bolts should be replaced during upgrades. If the exhaust is orginal, like mine, it will have a ton of cancer and should be replaced ASAP.
Some other things to check: rust under rear mudflaps (common for Northern cars) and Alternator or A/C compressor bearing noise. Check PS lines, which are prone to leaking. The shimmy when breaking is usually caused by rotors or bent/imbalanced wheels, but usually not pads.
If it's one of the rare S14's with ABS, you will not always get a code if it's malfunctioning. The ABS selenoid on my car was staying engaged when the car was off (no codes) and killing the battery.
Last edited by voiddweller
on 2011-03-14
at 01-36-27.