Temperature Problem

[badhabitsseven]

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]

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.

[drftk1d]

quick question, are the coolant seals and o rings the same?

[FDTT]

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

[badassfocus1101]

sooo u have to take the engine aprt to change the coolant rings then?

[FDTT]

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.

[badhabitsseven]

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]

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]

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.

[badassfocus1101]

where do u presure test or can u buy one or what?

[FDTT]

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.

[drftk1d]

Originally Posted by FDTT

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