Phonedialzzz

Well you guys im the the best day of my life. I was on my home from orientation from my new job. and when i pulled in the driveway i noticed the temp gauge went to 3/4 up..so i started freaking and not think very clearly and open the rad. cap. Normally i open it and i just get a lil gust of pressure,well today i get blasted by hot coolant all over my face..so i take a quick shower and rinse the engine. I tried to start it and it wont start...this has happened to me before..except the first time the temp gauge was buried in the red.. does someone want to spill the bad new to me? or does anyone still think that there is hope? if someone want to IM me @ laofc3s that would be alot easier than posting...

My5ABaby

iTrader: (7)

The bad news is... I don't think you should have children.

What does it do when it won't start?

Phonedialzzz

you know it sound like it normally does but doesnt start...im great with kids by the way.

Phonedialzzz

i also tried de flooding

Phonedialzzz

*sighs* well got it started sounded rough but i dunno how well it is...if anyone is interest in helping please contact me

Phonedialzzz

well added more coolant...but it doesnt want to stay in the damn car..as soon as i open the bleeder screw temp shot right back up to 3/4...so do i finally get to rip it apart? if so im doing it right now...it starting to get pretty cold and id like to get the engine out before it snows..i just wanted yall to verify if it needs to come out.. hopefully i didnt F* up the housings too bad.

Tyblat

replace thermostat.

Phonedialzzz

Thanks i appreciate the support

turboefini88

iTrader: (1)

Let the engine dry out for a day or 2. You sprayed down the engine and Im sure some water got into some wires as it always does. Could have soaked the coils and they are not firing right.

Never, ever spray off an engine without sealing off any intake plumbing and covering any and all electrical components first. This is a direct issue if you do that. I hope thats all thats wrong bro, hate to see another FC go down.

MaczPayne

iTrader: (5)

Sounds like your coolant seals are blown if you have to keep replacing coolant. Rebuild.

vipers

iTrader: (8)

did you make sure you bled the system properly? made sure every air bubble was flushed out of the system... an air bubble can easily cause overheating issues....

Phonedialzzz

Ok *Update* from the dummy..I properly bled the system.Started the car,white smoke from the exhaust for 2 mins. I replaced bleeder screw after it started to spew.
Engine temp was good at 1/3 the whole time. Took it for a stroll around the block engine temp was still good(add coolant light shuts off under load). Engine's power felt good.The only thing i was concerned with is im getting steam or smoke from the water pump fill neck cap. Any input?

Dr4900n

If it's from the cap it's probably steam. Make sure the cap is on properly.

And if your car is throwing white smoke out the exhaust ... those are probably the coolant seals in the engine. If it stopped, you may be ok but it sounds like this engine is on it's last legs.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

white smoke can be normal condensation, it does NOT necessarily mean it has a seal issue.

Phonedialzzz

Yeah i know Im just gonna save my lunch money for the new 7 or supra well im in a much better mood since my car is in a good mood...Thanks everyone I should probably treat it like its on its last legs

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

just make sure you keep up on the maitenance and monitor the car. how many miles are on the engine? where are you located?

Dr4900n

At least you learned not to take the rad cap off when the engine is still hot!

Phonedialzzz

haha i bet i made some neighbors laugh, there supposedly Approx. 65,000 on the used motor, and im a ghost wanderer who lives in Mentor, Madison, and Euclid Ohio

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

you're only like a half hour east of me. if you need help with your car dont hesitate to ask.

Phonedialzzz

Thanks i appreciate it.

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

no prob. and besides rx-7 owners ususlly like working on other 7 owners cars. i dont mind at all. who can i share my knowledge with? my wife? not so much. she'd rather ride her horses.