2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

overheating..help please

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-14-02, 08:54 PM
  #1  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
 
apreludem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: houston
Posts: 905
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question overheating..help please

ok..here it goes:
i was driving today (second time after i finally got it running) and kinda gave it a little test run...after a couple of those test runs (about 10-15minutes total driving time) i noticed the temp gage went up to about half way...also...when the car is on..i noticed some coolant from the radiator cap that goes from the radiator to the engine leaking(actually its not leaking from the cap itself..but from the neck..im thinking there is a broken seal there i can replace) ... also everytime i press on the the brake..turn the wheel i noticed that the dash lights dim quite a bit...thanks in advance for all the help

apreludem
Old 11-14-02, 09:30 PM
  #2  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
 
apreludem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: houston
Posts: 905
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
b.....u.....m......p
Old 11-14-02, 11:03 PM
  #3  
I dont know a damn thing

iTrader: (1)
 
Rotorific's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Evans, Ga
Posts: 1,703
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
check your voltage level coming from the battery not the gauge
as for the coolant issue start off small and check the little parts first thermostat housing, cap, gaskets if that doesnt fix the temp then you have bigger issues
Old 11-14-02, 11:24 PM
  #4  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
 
apreludem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: houston
Posts: 905
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thanks man
Old 11-14-02, 11:33 PM
  #5  
Full Member

 
RotaryForce13B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What year is it? TII or N/A?
Old 11-14-02, 11:35 PM
  #6  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
 
apreludem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: houston
Posts: 905
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
n/a 1987
Old 11-14-02, 11:54 PM
  #7  
Alcohol Fueled!

iTrader: (2)
 
J-Rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hood River oregon
Posts: 11,093
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Hey, There is one thing I forgot to mention on AIM. You can check your fan to see if its still good:

With the engine off (obviously), start spinning your clutch fan. give it about 10-20 turns. It should not start free-wheeling. If it does, it may be time for a new fan.

Rat




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:45 PM.