Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: RX-7 coolant leak

  1. #1
    Senior Member | IA Veteran man's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    6,690
    Rep Power
    28

    Default RX-7 coolant leak

    Just got my motor rebuilt 500 miles ago and I have been going very strictly by the break in process. Today I got back from a drive and all of a sudden there was coolant draining out of the bottom of the car. I just checked the hoses and can't find out where the leak is. Any ideas?
    IA Rules doesn't allow these images in sigs

    - IA Mgmt

  2. #2
    __DailyGrind
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Posts
    8,263
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    i had this problem once with one of my friends FC....make sure that the drain plug is not loose....or any of the clamps....becuz the radiator is mounted so that the hoses has a diagonal bend....u have a stock radiator? or after market?

  3. #3
    Senior Member | IA Veteran man's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    6,690
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    stock, i looked and all of the hoses and clamps seem fine, but I'm gonna check for cuts or holes. Stock radiator.
    IA Rules doesn't allow these images in sigs

    - IA Mgmt

  4. #4
    __DailyGrind
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Posts
    8,263
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    u must have a crack....which u can not see wit just glancing at it....its just a trial and error thing i guess.. but good luck man

  5. #5
    Senior Member | IA Veteran man's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    6,690
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    thanks
    IA Rules doesn't allow these images in sigs

    - IA Mgmt

  6. #6
    Slowest Car on IA David88vert's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Johns Creek
    Age
    51
    Posts
    8,378
    Rep Power
    36

    Default

    You will need to wipe everything down and locate the leak first. There are several places that it can leak from.

  7. #7
    ...no, it's not a VR-4 3kgtdrvr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    lawrenceville
    Posts
    1,869
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    ^what they said that stuff builds up quite a bit of pressure so i say start it up and look for the leak, but make sure u keep an eye on ur coolant level!!!

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!