I just registred, but any way.I have a 1988 10th AE Turbo II. I did the engine flood thing when u take out the plugs and crank it over to get the fluid out. When i did this there was coolant coming out? How can i fix this problem w/o spend loads of cash?

 

Theres a good possibility your engine might be blown if there is coolant inside (blew a coolant seal). No really cheap way to fix that.

(this is Dave from partsource by the way, we talked before)

 

but it could be the gromet seal on the lower intake right ?

 

gromet seal

 

Hey, there is this AWESOME place on Hwy off 31 that knows all about RX-7's, 'RX-7 Heaven'. Talk to Doug, he knows all about these cars and can help you!!!

 

Smartass! lol

 

Putz, carefull what you say some ppl might take you seriously!

 

Evil.. don't even kid about that to a newb. If it weren't for Nick he might have not picked up your sarcasm he's so green.

 

Haha, well I'm sure the members of the Ottawa Krew he has met have filled him in..

...but ok, no more

 

As i said there is a very small possibility it's that. You will never know untill you take it off. If at that point it's not the o-ring, then at least your well on your way to getting the engine out and rebuilding. New apex seals soft seals and springs all around.

 

yeah he was filled in, its the first thing that you tell every new rx owner in the ottawa area.

Bruno, it is possible it is the gromet, and I hope it is man. I have already seen too many people be scared away because they find some problems with their new car. dont underestimate what you can do when it comes to repairing/rebuilding. all you need to do is read up a bit...

 

Best advice I can give any newbie: Sell the POS rhotaks and get an LS-1. Heck, even the cast iron LT blocks are better than the apex seal chucking dorito crap that's in the car now!!!

 

MMMmmmmm, doritos.

 

doritos go really well with pretzel sticks I hear

I hope someine is helping this guy out

 

mmm doritos with sour cream!

 

Go pick up two bottles of "block weld"

Flush your engine's coolant with water

block off lines to heater core

after flushing cooant, fill rad about 75-80% leaving enough room to add both bottles of block weld

add them

run car at idle with cap off untill system is bled then top up with water. put the cap on and take the car out for a very light drive, no boost. drive along at low rpms low load for about 20 mins

lwhen you're back home, let car sit for about two hours with block sealer and water still in the rad and pressureized

after two hours, flush rad with water and fill with 50/50 coolant water.

the block weld will usally slow down or stop most coolant seal leaks and is removable when the engine is rebuilt. it may clog up heater cores or rads if left in.

its not a great way to fix it but, it shoudl help you from flooding and having hot start problems.

brandon

 

Only do that once you've checked that gromet!

Jon