why am i stilllllllllllllllllll overheating?!
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why am i stilllllllllllllllllll overheating?!
ok im beggining to get frustrated, i've changed the fanclutch*brand new* thermostat*brand new* water pump*brand new* radiator unclogged, changed coolant what else could it be??
i've tested my engine at start up with the radiator cap off pull the egi fuse and nothing shoots out what could it possibly be?!?
i've tested my engine at start up with the radiator cap off pull the egi fuse and nothing shoots out what could it possibly be?!?
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i have an 87 RX N/A as well and when i drained the coolant to flush it an air bubble got stuck in the system and caused the engine to run hotter then usual
just bleed the lines behind the throttle body
just bleed the lines behind the throttle body
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yup it boils and i took off my water pump and it was black as if it was burnt then when i started up my new one i heard some weird noise then it went away
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i have no radiator bleeding screw, also it doesn't overflow at idle only if it gets really hot it takes about 30 mins to get hot at idle and like 15-20 when driving
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Hmm sounds like a failing engine to me since you replaced everything else.
My car didn't blow bubbles or anything until 3 months later when it had a catastrophic melt down in under 5 minutes after getting off the highway.
You say you unclogged your radiator. How? With that bottle of stuff or did you actually remove it and take it to a shop?
Also I think TII and NA radiators are the same.
TII's run at about 1/2 on the temp gauge and S4 Na's are around 1/4.
I would get an aftermarket temp gauge and see what it's really running at.
BTW if your hitting 3/4 you are getting TOO close to the engine killing point.
3/4 on the stock S4 gauge is like 220`F.
Maybe there's a chance that there is a blockage some where else in the system? In heater core or inside block?
My car didn't blow bubbles or anything until 3 months later when it had a catastrophic melt down in under 5 minutes after getting off the highway.
You say you unclogged your radiator. How? With that bottle of stuff or did you actually remove it and take it to a shop?
Also I think TII and NA radiators are the same.
TII's run at about 1/2 on the temp gauge and S4 Na's are around 1/4.
I would get an aftermarket temp gauge and see what it's really running at.
BTW if your hitting 3/4 you are getting TOO close to the engine killing point.
3/4 on the stock S4 gauge is like 220`F.
Maybe there's a chance that there is a blockage some where else in the system? In heater core or inside block?
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Re: why am i stilllllllllllllllllll overheating?!
Originally posted by Akabane
ok im beggining to get frustrated, i've changed the fanclutch*brand new* thermostat*brand new* water pump*brand new* radiator unclogged, changed coolant what else could it be??
i've tested my engine at start up with the radiator cap off pull the egi fuse and nothing shoots out what could it possibly be?!?
ok im beggining to get frustrated, i've changed the fanclutch*brand new* thermostat*brand new* water pump*brand new* radiator unclogged, changed coolant what else could it be??
i've tested my engine at start up with the radiator cap off pull the egi fuse and nothing shoots out what could it possibly be?!?
why do you need thermosat if you live in LA
we don`t have snow here.
sorry I don`t wanna be pessimistic.
I took my thermostat out. it`s extra money spending and it`s hot in here, lol
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Does it cool down when you turn the heater on??
Does it get hot at idle or just on the hwy?? or Both??
You have an a/c condenser? are the fins bent on it or clogged up??
Do you have the lower cowling in place? It's a large plastic/rubber piece that bolts under the car in the front to keep air from comming in the front and going under the radiator.
Does it get hot at idle or just on the hwy?? or Both??
You have an a/c condenser? are the fins bent on it or clogged up??
Do you have the lower cowling in place? It's a large plastic/rubber piece that bolts under the car in the front to keep air from comming in the front and going under the radiator.
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Hmm sounds like a failing engine to me since you replaced everything else.
Hmm sounds like a failing engine to me since you replaced everything else.
Check for leaks...
Check for clogged heater core (when engine hot, does heat work?)
Check for air in lines...
Verify thermostat operates (Does upper heater hose heat up)
verify water pump works correctly...
Do you still have air pump, if not, do you run dual altenator pulley?
Are your belts tight?
Also, a bunch of other stuff already listed...Sounds like a PITA, but it's part of every car.
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Originally posted by DominiCan
im not sure if this would help any but i have an turbo 2 radiator and i havnt had any problems with over heating and i live in the desert
im not sure if this would help any but i have an turbo 2 radiator and i havnt had any problems with over heating and i live in the desert
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actually digitech your right i took it to this place by my house and they did a test and they said my water seal is going...looks like i need a rebuild =/ o well guess i should start saving for a street port as well
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Re: Re: why am i stilllllllllllllllllll overheating?!
Originally posted by mali_FC
alright one question.
why do you need thermosat if you live in LA
we don`t have snow here.
sorry I don`t wanna be pessimistic.
I took my thermostat out. it`s extra money spending and it`s hot in here, lol
alright one question.
why do you need thermosat if you live in LA
we don`t have snow here.
sorry I don`t wanna be pessimistic.
I took my thermostat out. it`s extra money spending and it`s hot in here, lol
You need a thermostat no matter what. Even if it has the center removed.
It is also used to help restrict flow out of the engine.
How are you supposed to get maximun cooling if the fluid passes right through it?
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Kevin of www.rotaryresurrection.com does a great job rebuilding although he's in TN or KY(something like that right?)
Shipping might be a bitch if R&L hasn't started business there.
Since R&L is here shipping was like $350 round trip.
You want it to stay for a little bit to help it soak up the heat.