1987 rx-7 GXL problems
 

Hi,
i just got this car, and when i try to start it, thers a gurgling sound in the coolant system, and when i finally get it started (takes bout 30min. worth the work and some luck), it overheats after a bit, but runs really nice.

from what i've read, the problem may be compression, gas's could be getting into the cooling system, causing it's overheating, from a bad apex seal?

i'm pretty new to rotary engines, i have an '83 LE and an '86 coupe and '87 GXL, gotten all of these within 2 weeks, the '86 is a parts car, but the '87 is really nice, just this engine problem, so any input would be great.

no one? i could really use some input here...

pressure test the cooling system. does it loose any coolant? does it blow lots of steam out the tailpipe?

mike

well the system gets pressurize in about 10seconds, i had the car running about 10sec., and i popped the cap off to see if it was flowing, huge burst of antifreeze came gushing as me, soaked me....that stuff sucks in your eyes...! doesn't seem to blow any steam out the tailpipe, but a lot of exhaust (maybe some steam?) comes out when i shift. and yeah it overfills the overflow tank, and blows coolant out of it, lose's quite a bit...

well i was drivin and it suddenly died, opened the hood, the nut on the crank angle sensor had come off and the sensor, flew out of the engine, i assume the engine is really shot now...? i'm just goin to put a spare engine i have in it, if it's no good, in goes my '68 mustang's 550hp 302.