Temperature Problem
badhabitsseven
08-26-2005, 11:46 PM
Ok, here is the deal. My temp guage goes almost to overheat, but it never overheats. I have changed the thermostat, the water pump,I have flushed the coolant, I have no smoke from the exhaust, my engine oil is great. I have not yet changed the fan clutch, but I have had it checked and a hobby shop mech told me it is puching sufficient air. What are my options and what could be wrong with it? LMK Thanks
FDTT
08-27-2005, 06:05 AM
well if your temp guage goes that high, chances are you have killed your coolant o-rings :P
Sounds to me like you have a pressure leak that is caused while running.
Sounds to me like you have a pressure leak that is caused while running.
drftk1d
08-27-2005, 05:10 PM
quick question, are the coolant seals and o rings the same?
FDTT
08-27-2005, 07:45 PM
the coolant seals are large o-rings that are between the housings.
But i cant say yes to your question as there are ALOT of different o-rings in the motor :P
But i cant say yes to your question as there are ALOT of different o-rings in the motor :P
badassfocus1101
08-27-2005, 08:28 PM
sooo u have to take the engine aprt to change the coolant rings then?
FDTT
08-27-2005, 08:46 PM
yup, you need to do a full rebuild to replace the coolant o-rings/seals.
One of the reasons people give the rotary such a bad rep.
One of the reasons people give the rotary such a bad rep.
badhabitsseven
08-28-2005, 03:01 AM
if it was my coolant seals wouldn't I have water in my oil? Is there anything else? I mean my car runs great. This has been going on for like 4 months and the car is still awesome. It has never shut off. No difference and it has tons of power. LMK thanks
badhabitsseven
08-28-2005, 03:06 AM
Is it possible that my radiator could be doing what that fellas is doing? What causes that? And do you reccommend me doing it or paying someone to do it? I have done everything to that car. Also, I am a Jet Engine Mechanic. LMK thanks
FDTT
08-28-2005, 03:59 PM
You wont necessarily get oil water in the oil from a coolant o-ring leak. If it is a VERY minor leak then you woudl only leak water when everything is under pressure.
It is possilbe that you have a leak in the rad, or a faultie rad cap. Test your cooling system with a pressure tester, as well as the rad cap/caps.
It is possilbe that you have a leak in the rad, or a faultie rad cap. Test your cooling system with a pressure tester, as well as the rad cap/caps.
badassfocus1101
08-29-2005, 01:46 AM
where do u presure test or can u buy one or what?
FDTT
08-31-2005, 08:41 PM
you can pick up a coolant system pressure tester from any parts store or fix it kind of store.
Basicly a pump with a fitting that goes onto where your rad cap was, and then you pump it up and see if it holds pressure.
Basicly a pump with a fitting that goes onto where your rad cap was, and then you pump it up and see if it holds pressure.
drftk1d
09-05-2005, 01:59 PM
the coolant seals are large o-rings that are between the housings.
But i cant say yes to your question as there are ALOT of different o-rings in the motor :P
i meant the coolant o rings and coolant seals
But i cant say yes to your question as there are ALOT of different o-rings in the motor :P
i meant the coolant o rings and coolant seals
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