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Old 05-25-03, 11:21 PM
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just got some general question her about random thing that sherches could not clear up so here it goes....looking at general cooling system ie. belts, radiator,where the thermistat is where the water pump is(where is the water pump) and there is a 1/2 inch by 3 inch section of fins missing WTF.. and there is a redish greenish whiteish resadue on the fins. belts are loose a hell but other than that no sine of any leaks that i could see..any whoos got new belts just waiting to install them only got the alt and air pump belt. well eleminate airconditiner can that be done and what so i take off any problems with doing it and should i even bother flushing cooling system without replacing raiditor? have not had any problems w over heating guage stays at the 2no mark 3/4 through gage. sory starting to ramble any if any ane has any sugestion gratly apprechate it.

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well, after trying to comprehend your writing for 10 minutes i eventually gave up.

did u pick up a copy of Haynes manual for the rx7? these are worth the investment...
the thermostat is between the alt and the air pump (follow the big radiator hose). if you got the time, flush the radiator. just hope lots of **** doesn't come out...
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separate sentances and paragraphs could go a long way...
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Sorry about the mindless rant. So what i relly want to know is could the belts being loose make my temp rise? Where should the neddle be while at operating temp (experencing a fluxuation between 6 oclock and about 430 on guage). Center fins on radiator missingand a redish, whiteish, dust on 6 inch around fins but no leak that i see WTF? So if i replace raidator any sugestions? Also any downsides to taking out a/c? All reddy bought atl belt and air pump belt plan on buying p/s beltand installing all and doing raid flush wwanted to loose a/c if easer at this time any ways sorry about going on again hopeto get some help.

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I think crushed fins and corrosion could have something to do with your heating problem. A slipping belt can cause said problems, but change that nasty rad first! Overheating a rotary kills a rotary.
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Your needle should NEVER rise above 1/3 on the guage. If it is, then you need to assess and fix the problem because as Manntis said, heat is your enemy. I'd replace the rad and go from there.
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Change out the thermostat.
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this guy must of went to scholl where i did
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SCHOOL HoOkt Ion FoNIXS WOrkad F0z mea
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Originally posted by rotaryaddiction
this guy must of went to scholl where i did
you misspelled "school"
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LOL, you guys crack me up!
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so a new radiator it is. any one ever bought any parts from rockauto.com. GDI/TRANSPRO Part #43084 best price i found.
also i should replace my thermastat any thing i should know i think i heard you should only use mazda from dealership?Could i use a Satnt just aksing because i might as well get all parts from one place. anyways thanks for the help everyone sorry about the spelling and gramor.
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Don't use a generic thermostat. Mazda uses a dual stage unit in the RX-7, and the generic ones won't work properly.
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