Losing coolant,overheating, exhaust gases in coolant...
Wildcat2002
10-10-2005, 11:54 AM
I recently got a 1989 Maxada Rx-7 (no turbo) with an overheating problem. The engine as about 150,000 miles on it. It has had new coolant hoses, radiator, thermostat, etc. It runs a little rough and slowly oveheats within 10-15 minutes, especaily at freeway speeds. The temp gauge maxed out once (bad sign I hear) - but it did not boil over. A mechanic said there were exhaust gases in the coolant, but he also said it may be blown head gasket which I recently learned rotary motors do not have...
Basically, I think the car needs a new engine block due to an internal coolant leak. Before I chased one down, I wanted to make sure there is not an easier fix I should be considering for this problem. I'm not very familiar with rotary motors, but learning quickly. Thanks.
Basically, I think the car needs a new engine block due to an internal coolant leak. Before I chased one down, I wanted to make sure there is not an easier fix I should be considering for this problem. I'm not very familiar with rotary motors, but learning quickly. Thanks.
Capt.Moe
10-10-2005, 12:41 PM
To me it sounds like your motor gone and kicked the bucket with that many issues, I would vote on paying the 24-3400 for a new block.
drftk1d
10-12-2005, 12:43 AM
I recently got a 1989 Maxada Rx-7 (no turbo) with an overheating problem. The engine as about 150,000 miles on it. It has had new coolant hoses, radiator, thermostat, etc. It runs a little rough and slowly oveheats within 10-15 minutes, especaily at freeway speeds. The temp gauge maxed out once (bad sign I hear) - but it did not boil over. A mechanic said there were exhaust gases in the coolant, but he also said it may be blown head gasket which I recently learned rotary motors do not have...
Basically, I think the car needs a new engine block due to an internal coolant leak. Before I chased one down, I wanted to make sure there is not an easier fix I should be considering for this problem. I'm not very familiar with rotary motors, but learning quickly. Thanks.
REBUILD
Basically, I think the car needs a new engine block due to an internal coolant leak. Before I chased one down, I wanted to make sure there is not an easier fix I should be considering for this problem. I'm not very familiar with rotary motors, but learning quickly. Thanks.
REBUILD
Capt.Moe
10-12-2005, 02:24 AM
Yeah, that's what I was saying.
FDTT
10-12-2005, 05:10 AM
Beofre you go nd blow a hole bunch of money on a new motor try to insta-fix trick. Some of the block sealer junk, i have heared many people extend the life of there rotaries with this junk. :P
Then when it blows, give me a shout.
Then when it blows, give me a shout.
drftk1d
10-12-2005, 01:07 PM
Beofre you go nd blow a hole bunch of money on a new motor try to insta-fix trick. Some of the block sealer junk, i have heared many people extend the life of there rotaries with this junk. :P
Then when it blows, give me a shout.
but in the end, thats like putting a band aid on a bullet wound
Then when it blows, give me a shout.
but in the end, thats like putting a band aid on a bullet wound
Capt.Moe
10-12-2005, 09:58 PM
I don't even know if I would bother doing that. I mean, what is the point, if it goes after that or if it goes before then. If he bebuilds then the motor is reliable, or should be. Compared to Insta-junk.
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