How much sh*t am I in??
02-01-03, 06:15 PM
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How much sh*t am I in??
On startup my car smokes alot, the smoke dosent dissipate quickly either, it lingers around.... It smells sweet, also, my coolant light keeps turning on when I drive and when I let it sit and cool and take off the coolant cap, the fluid level is very low or I cant see any fluid at all..... It drives alright once the car warms up but its just bothersome that Im smelling this from my exaust, I think its coolant but Im not sure what needs to be done to correct this problem... rebuild?
02-01-03, 07:26 PM
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Re: How much sh*t am I in??
Originally posted by spoolage
On startup my car smokes alot, the smoke dosent dissipate quickly either, it lingers around.... It smells sweet, also, my coolant light keeps turning on when I drive and when I let it sit and cool and take off the coolant cap, the fluid level is very low or I cant see any fluid at all..... It drives alright once the car warms up but its just bothersome that Im smelling this from my exaust, I think its coolant but Im not sure what needs to be done to correct this problem... rebuild?
On startup my car smokes alot, the smoke dosent dissipate quickly either, it lingers around.... It smells sweet, also, my coolant light keeps turning on when I drive and when I let it sit and cool and take off the coolant cap, the fluid level is very low or I cant see any fluid at all..... It drives alright once the car warms up but its just bothersome that Im smelling this from my exaust, I think its coolant but Im not sure what needs to be done to correct this problem... rebuild?
02-01-03, 07:41 PM
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Agree.... sounds like your coolant seals are shot... 
You can continue to drive the car but as you noticed it'll be hard starting in the morning especially, and deplete you coolant level... If you can live with it, you can continue to drive the car till you can arrange to have the motor rebuilt. 
02-02-03, 02:30 AM
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Ok everybody will freak out over this one but......if you need to save up a bit you might try this. On my FC I used stops leaks or stopsleaks (or similar) and it did stop the coolant consumption. I did not drain it out. Just left it in. The motor sucked down about half the evap tank every 50-100 miles before and basically stopped afterwards. When I did finally drian and flush the system, the coolant consumption returned but at a much slower rate. Hey, if you going to pull the motor anyway wtf. I'd expect a lot of negative feedback on this but it worked on my FC
02-02-03, 05:47 AM
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From what I know, HEAT is always the culprit. Not to mention overheating. Heat from combustion eventually wears them down to the point they become brittle and break/crack. This is why adequate cooling by means of the "Reliability mods" aids in life of the engine and seals. I just experienced your same situation a few weeks ago. Rebuilding is the only answer. My 2 Lincolns.
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02-02-03, 09:47 AM
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Originally posted by Dannis
so what is the cheapest, fastest, easiest, and most efficient mod to keep the heat out?
so what is the cheapest, fastest, easiest, and most efficient mod to keep the heat out?
1. Downpipe
2. Aftermarket radiator
3. *Proper cool downs after driving*
4. Fan mod/Miata Thermo switch
5. Aftermarket Water Temp gauge/Linearize stock temp
6. Vented hood
All of the above will help.