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Overheating 87 GXL

Old 05-15-07, 06:54 AM
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Overheating 87 GXL

I have an 87 rx7 gxl. overheating problem. I put in a new radiator, thermostat, clutch fan, engine has 8000 post rebuild, waterpump about 4.5 years old ( and appears fine), new sending unit...
but when I use the A/C and run the car down the road at 3000 RPM's the gauge goes up to 7/8 ths full. I used a laser gun and the engine was at 218 ...
is that too hot or does the gauge need replaced thanks Alan
Old 05-16-07, 11:19 PM
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Short check list: Did you use a Mazda oem thermostat, do you have the radiator shroud and undertray in place, what weight of oil are you running, is your oil cooler good and how's the timing?
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Overheating

turns out it was the water pump... even though it appeared "healthy"...
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