2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

Keeps trying to overheat, what to do?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-18-06, 11:57 AM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
godsguitarist007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Keeps trying to overheat, what to do?

Recently my 2nd gen '86 rx7 non-turbo has been trying to overheat due to a leak somewhere in the cooling system. The weird thing is I just got it out of the shop and the guy said he couldn't find anything wrong. I just put in a brand new radiator and replaced all the hoses and caps and seals. My theory is that when the engine is reaching a certain temp it starts dumping water out of the cooling system into the overflow tank, in the top of the tank there is a small breather hole and all the pressure is pushing the fluid through that hole. I'm not sure though, if you have any suggestions please let me know! This car is starting to tick me off!
Old 04-18-06, 11:58 AM
  #2  
The Silver Bullet

 
Alex6969's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Kansas City/Springfield, MO
Posts: 864
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
did you check for bubbles in the coolant when the car is running and cold?
Old 04-18-06, 12:05 PM
  #3  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
godsguitarist007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What would that do?
Old 04-18-06, 12:20 PM
  #4  
The Silver Bullet

 
Alex6969's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Kansas City/Springfield, MO
Posts: 864
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
start the motor when its cold and remove the rad cap, if you see bubles or it gushes out when its running then you have bad coolant seals witch would require a rebuild
Old 04-18-06, 12:22 PM
  #5  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
godsguitarist007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks man, i'll check it out!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
The1Sun
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
0
09-07-15 10:21 PM
LMBTG
New Member RX-7 Technical
7
08-15-15 01:43 PM
mightyslash
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
36
06-27-02 08:06 PM
crnchyfrog
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
1
04-16-02 05:36 AM
vadym
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
2
02-19-02 08:27 PM



Quick Reply: Keeps trying to overheat, what to do?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:21 PM.