How to tell if engine has ever been overheated?
12-01-03, 06:09 PM
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How to tell if engine has ever been overheated?
What things to check for when looking a used Rotary over to tell if the engine has been previously overheated? thanks, for the help!!
12-01-03, 06:35 PM
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check for "leaking" coolant at the pressurecaps the stock caps are not exactly any good at holding the high pressure of boiling water.
It usually shows as green or blue corrosion on the aluminium waterhousing neck
It usually shows as green or blue corrosion on the aluminium waterhousing neck
12-01-03, 07:38 PM
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If it still runs it is hard to tell if it's overheated before.
The common symptons are..(usually related to almost dead engines)
White smoke from exhaust
Lots of bubbles coming from coolant with radiator cap off looking at flowing coolant.
Coolant overflow into and sometimes out of resevoir.If they haven't cleaned the engine bay you can usually see stains from the coolant dripping out.
The common symptons are..(usually related to almost dead engines)
White smoke from exhaust
Lots of bubbles coming from coolant with radiator cap off looking at flowing coolant.
Coolant overflow into and sometimes out of resevoir.If they haven't cleaned the engine bay you can usually see stains from the coolant dripping out.
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