got a couple of issues
11-02-06, 09:13 PM
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got a couple of issues
hey guys, i am new to the forum so bare with me. I have a BONE STOCK 93' R1 Rx-7 with 60,000 miles. Currently it runs fine and is still a blast! But, there seems to be a few minor (hopefully) issues.. One is after driving it a few miles, once i get to a stop i smell coolant, its not a bad eye watering smell, but i can tell its in the air. But it doesnt leak any coolant. I guess I am asking if there is might be a common problem after this kinda of age? Another issue is its not getting its stock 11 psi of boost, i dont have a boost gauge hooked up right now, but i have at one time and at that time it was right around 10, and that was after some work. Now, i dont think its even doing that good anymore. Dont get me wrong the car still moves but not like it did when i first got it. 
And last but not least.. the turbos seem to be leaking a little bit of oil. Not real bad, but just a couple crops after the car sits through out the week. Now i have had the turbos rebuilt once before about 8 years ago, but we dont have a turbo timer on the car so im sure they suffer a bit. Any sugestions on how to either get new turbos, or make these work? Thanks guys!!
And last but not least.. the turbos seem to be leaking a little bit of oil. Not real bad, but just a couple crops after the car sits through out the week. Now i have had the turbos rebuilt once before about 8 years ago, but we dont have a turbo timer on the car so im sure they suffer a bit. Any sugestions on how to either get new turbos, or make these work? Thanks guys!!
11-02-06, 10:54 PM
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rebuild huh... well not exactly what i was hopeing to hear but it prolly is time. Me and my dad autocross the car, so its deffinately been drivin. hmm... anyone know of prices for a rebuild or a new motor?? And of any reputable place to do the job?? Thanks
11-02-06, 11:23 PM
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theres arguements between needing a turbo timer and not. just get a alarm that has one like the viper. that way you cant lose. if it smells like coolant its time for a rebuild. just search coolant smell in the 3rd gen search thing
You most likely have a coolant leak. If you still have the original coolant hoses then it time to replace them all. Or pressure test the system and find the leak. The turbos are water cooled a turbo timer is a waste of money.
11-03-06, 01:37 AM
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Stock boost = 10 psi. 60k miles on a bone stock car? Your pre-cat has likely failed, and may have or be taking out the main cat as well. Time to get a downpipe on there and see what condition the stock cat is in.
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