coolant cap seal busted, leaking coolant
~Insane Burnout
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Please read this:
http://pettitracing.com/rx7/index_information.htm
The Big Fat FD3S Cooling Thread
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/big-fat-fd3s-cooling-thread-571088/
http://pettitracing.com/rx7/index_information.htm
The Big Fat FD3S Cooling Thread
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/big-fat-fd3s-cooling-thread-571088/
Last edited by 93RX7-europa; Jun 5, 2008 at 07:43 PM.
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ftfskins
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From: st. louis
well i know( and practice) that information. i keep everything in tip top shape. this car would not have made it to stage 3 if i didnt lol. but i just removed the overflow tank to install a new one and there was a brown muddy substance caked at the bottom and on the sides of the tank. i believe this means that there is exhaust gases leaking into my coolant system...hence, a rebuild. i just wanna be sure that there is nothing i overlooked. i still pull good vacuum pressure, still pulls hard, nothing leaking out the exhaust. still keeps a steday operating temp. im just sort of depressed about this situation...thanks for your time
~Insane Burnout
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well i know( and practice) that information. i keep everything in tip top shape. this car would not have made it to stage 3 if i didnt lol. but i just removed the overflow tank to install a new one and there was a brown muddy substance caked at the bottom and on the sides of the tank. i believe this means that there is exhaust gases leaking into my coolant system...hence, a rebuild. i just wanna be sure that there is nothing i overlooked. i still pull good vacuum pressure, still pulls hard, nothing leaking out the exhaust. still keeps a steday operating temp. im just sort of depressed about this situation...thanks for your time
Don;t be depressed!!!
You can still drive it even though there's a slight leak. The main thing is to stop the coolant dumping, I found some carbon deposit in mine as well but it's not a big deal. Hang in there.
mike
Check this link out:
The Big Fat FD3S Cooling Thread
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=571088
MAKE SURE to change the damn hose that connect from the filler neck to the turbo.. ( that hoe really easy to crack!!! ) in order to change it.. u have to remove your crossover pipe, and air pump. and make sure there is no air when you fill up ur coolants
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How's the car coming along?
well i know( and practice) that information. i keep everything in tip top shape. this car would not have made it to stage 3 if i didnt lol. but i just removed the overflow tank to install a new one and there was a brown muddy substance caked at the bottom and on the sides of the tank. i believe this means that there is exhaust gases leaking into my coolant system...hence, a rebuild. i just wanna be sure that there is nothing i overlooked. i still pull good vacuum pressure, still pulls hard, nothing leaking out the exhaust. still keeps a steday operating temp. im just sort of depressed about this situation...thanks for your time
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ftfskins
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From: st. louis
well i fixed the thermostat and that fixed the coolant leak, and then i dropped around 1100 for a 6 puck and a lightweight flywheel and then 600 miles later the fuel pump went bad in the middle of boost and the motor blew 
so what company do you recomend i buy the motor from? any other helpful tips?
thanks
matt
so what company do you recomend i buy the motor from? any other helpful tips? thanks
matt
~Insane Burnout
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Hey Matt, Sorry to hear about all the engine issues. There are several good shops to buy from here's a list of the most recommended:
1. http://pettitracing.com/
2. http://rx7.com/products.html
3. http://www.gothamracing.com/osc/index.php
There's also http://atkinsrotary.com/
I hope one of these shops works for you. Be sure to shop around for the best possible price.
mike
1. http://pettitracing.com/
2. http://rx7.com/products.html
3. http://www.gothamracing.com/osc/index.php
There's also http://atkinsrotary.com/
I hope one of these shops works for you. Be sure to shop around for the best possible price.
mike
well i fixed the thermostat and that fixed the coolant leak, and then i dropped around 1100 for a 6 puck and a lightweight flywheel and then 600 miles later the fuel pump went bad in the middle of boost and the motor blew so what company do you recomend i buy the motor from? any other helpful tips?
thanks
matt
so what company do you recomend i buy the motor from? any other helpful tips? thanks
matt
Last edited by 93RX7-europa; Aug 8, 2008 at 08:36 AM.
