3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Replace or remove ast?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-19-10, 12:24 PM
  #1  
Jengels10
Thread Starter
 
RX7ANDRX8MARINE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: japan
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Replace or remove ast?

What should i do about the ast? I have heard to remove it, and that its better to, but i have also heard that there are side effects sometimes when removing it. What is the safer and more reliable way?
Old 03-19-10, 12:37 PM
  #2  
dorito powered

iTrader: (5)
 
KKMpunkrock2011's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Lincoln, NE
Posts: 2,839
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
if you remove it you have to make sure YOU remove all air from the system, if you replace it with an aftermarket ast then that will do most of the work for you.
Old 03-19-10, 12:39 PM
  #3  
Don't worry be happy...

iTrader: (1)
 
Montego's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6,846
Received 787 Likes on 463 Posts
I removed mine.


From what I know the only side effect is that it's a bit harder to burp the system.
Old 03-19-10, 12:45 PM
  #4  
Full Member

 
fountain333's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: bradenton FL
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I just removed mine this past week and it was the best choice by far!! Cleans up all those extra hosed and makes it look much much better!! I havent had one problem! Do yourself a favor and get this fill kit to make sure that you have all the air out of the system and while you are in there do a complete flush. My heat barely worked at all, now I have great heat! There was so much garbage that came out of my cooling system, no wonder why my heat was horrible! Ray at malloy mazda has the filler neck and has the best price (888)533-3400. Here is the link for the cheapest place i found for the fill kit

http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-24610.aspx

Do it! you will be happy you did!
Old 03-19-10, 12:50 PM
  #5  
Jengels10
Thread Starter
 
RX7ANDRX8MARINE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: japan
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thanx for your input guys
Old 03-19-10, 12:55 PM
  #6  
Project FD

iTrader: (1)
 
FutileLover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
mine has been removed. no noticeable affect. i do plan on getting the AST from fighter's. its on my list
Old 03-19-10, 01:02 PM
  #7  
Senior Member

iTrader: (30)
 
94touringFD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I did the same thing, removed the ast with the filler neck from Ray. I got the coolant filler kit locally, but it did cost more, and haven't had a single problem. I did mine last year and love it. I do recommend getting that kit though if you are going to remove the ast. You can fill that sucker and let it run, once you stop seeing bubbles wait a little bit longer and plug the reservoir before removing. Then you're all set.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rotor_veux
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
7
08-31-15 07:49 PM
sYnth.
Build Threads
0
08-19-15 06:27 PM



Quick Reply: Replace or remove ast?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:28 PM.