Dwreckk

Hello people! I keep trying to post on this damn forum but none of my posts show up! I have a 1990 GXL Rx7. I bought it with 97,000 miles and it gave me problems like asking for coolant constantly and the thermostat housing bursting. After a month the engine finally went and I did hear afterwards that these engines blow at around 100,000 miles. I am getting this fixed but I'll be doing the Turbo 2 swap because the rebuild is more expensive. I know the expenses for the swap and I know what I need to get but I was wondering after the swap is done will it still have the same damn coolant issue? Like after everything is done with it and it's running again will it still be asking for coolant every single day like it was???

misterstyx69

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I can't see why when you swap the "problem engine" you would have a problem with the new engine.
But if your engine is spitting coolant then most likely it is Shot and needs a rebuild.
Pressure testing the coolant system or compression testing the engine will tell you all yo kneed to know.
Also whoever told you that these engines only last 100 thousand miles are full of the same stuff that is in the septic tank.They last a long time IF you maintain it.
If you treat it like a dirty sock then it will stink up your garage.

Dwreckk

Well I don't want that annoying alarm to go off again. My ears started to bleed I think. So should I get a pressure test on the new turbo swap just to make sure or no?

Evil Aviator

If using good parts, a Turbo II swap is way more expensive than rebuilding your current engine. Therefore, I am assuming that you are intending to swap in an old crusty Turbo II engine. In that case, yes, it will blow up too, assuming you even get it to work at all.

The coolant buzzer will tend to go off due to one of three common reasons:
1) The sensor (usually the lead wire) is bad.
2) The coolant system was not bled as specified by the manual.
3) There is a leak somewhere in the system.

Dwreckk

The Turbo 2 I'm getting is very mint with like 40k miles. The guy that is doing it just charges way more for a rebuild which I don't understand. He is getting it shipped to him and he will be getting the mounts and fuel pump and all that good stuff. I'm hoping that it's just the motor I have now with the coolant problem. I'll get it checked thoroughly for this so it doesn't happen again. I've never had a turbo and I hope its not too much trouble and too much too maintain.

IamFromtheFuture2024

Newb here.

Engine replacement and rebuild is definitely the best way to refresh your ride quality. I also believe a plugged exhaust can affect your good motor as well. This may cause an opportunistic damage to your engine. Did you change or look into your catalytic converter? Be sure to check on your oil temperatures and radiator are properly functioning for longetivity of your engine.

Dwreckk

I'll be sure to check that but no I have not changed the catalytic converter. I didn't even think about that. Most likely though after the swap I'll get the Apexi N1 dual exhaust brand new so I don't have to worry about that for a while.

IamFromtheFuture2024

Keep us updated!