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RotarySupra 09-06-06 08:18 PM

Need Help !!!Please!!!!
 
i want to take an 87 Rx7 off my bros hands...it has a problem....it turns on and everything but after 20 mins or so it starts overheating.....what can i do about this? can i drive it like this? or do i need a rebuild? please help any advice will help! Thanks!

trochoid 09-07-06 10:53 PM

Rebuild will depend on how badly it overheatd. Remove the radiator cap, start the engine and look for champane bubbles in the coolant. If present, rebuild, if not do a full cooling system check and repair.

RotarySupra 09-08-06 11:18 PM

Thanks! i apreciate the help to get me into the car of my dreams!

RotarySupra 09-09-06 02:07 AM

how much would a rebuild cost me?

trochoid 09-09-06 11:47 AM

200 for a gasket kit, no hard parts and doing it all yourself, up to 4k+ for a decent race prepped motor.

RotarySupra 09-09-06 05:35 PM

since i dont know how to repair these engines i was wondering just a regular shop rebuild...just so it can get me to work so i can save up some dough to buy me a better engine.....

RotarySupra 09-12-06 12:02 AM

well i drove my bros car and i took notes on what it does...
-it vibrates under 1000 rpm
-Fan Clutch messed up
-popping noises when it starts
-minimal air bubbles in water
-after revving it above 1000 rpm,motor stops shaking or vibrating!
-doesnt accelerate fast..its does it slowly

can having faulty spark plugs or ignition system be the problem?

please help!

KeloidJonesJr. 09-12-06 01:55 AM

Coolant seal? I do agree with rebuild. Sooner or later...

Funkspectrum 09-12-06 03:35 AM

rebuild...just do it

and the variable resistor is probably set to full rich...hence the vibration and popping @ idle....

RotarySupra 09-12-06 09:25 AM

is there anyway i can fix these problems....while i save up for a rebuild?

mr.zoom 09-12-06 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by RotarySupra
is there anyway i can fix these problems....while i save up for a rebuild?


check you catalyst. fix the fan clutch or put an electric unit.

RotarySupra 09-12-06 01:24 PM

it doesnt have cat...and it has an electric fan too....whats next? do u think i can drive mean while?


Thanks Everyone!

StealthS5 09-12-06 04:54 PM

You dont want to drive if its overheating friend that can equal death to the rotary not allways but i would not do it if i was you. The rest of the problems arent so bad but start saving for a rebuild you will need it some day lol .. welcome to the rotary world

Stealth


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