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Old 06-25-06, 08:49 AM
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coolant help

I have a 93 automatic rx7. It will start up and run fine .until normal temp
they it start to backfire and die the coolant level is low and the pulg are wet .
my engine has about 3500 mi no it and compression is great said mazda how can i check the water seals
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Originally Posted by stangcb
how can i check the water seals
1. Coolant pressure test
2. Hydrocarbon test

Any shop should be able to do both for you.
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Champange bubble test or exhaust sniffer to check for coolant.

But if you say you are seeing wet spark plugs and it's from coolant, the writing is on the wall.
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