Coolant Seals...help Please
08-13-2003, 09:59 PM
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I have a 1986 Mazda RX-7 GXL, and the problem is for the last two months it has been undrivable. About two months ago the Temperature gauge shot from C to H vary quickly. I have been noticing white smoke out of the exhaust for awhile and then this happens. I have been told to check the water pump, radiator cap, and coolant seals. Well, if it is the seals, where can i order new ones, and where can I find a guide to taking apart and rebuilding the 13B rotary? Please help
08-13-2003, 10:11 PM
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Another victim of water seals.
Try www.ILUVMYRX7.COM can download the manual, Atkins seals a movie too.
Try www.ILUVMYRX7.COM can download the manual, Atkins seals a movie too.
08-13-2003, 10:21 PM
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okay, i was look at the www.iluvmyrx7.com site at the FSM and I couldnt figure out where the water seals are....it seemed kinda close to the water pump..and that would be kind of obvious, am i wrong or just dumb?
08-13-2003, 10:30 PM
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Also, if I plan on fixing this when I take apart the motor is it necessary to have a complete rotor kit, even though this has to do with the water seals, not the rotors? The rotor kit is quite expensive for a 17 year old working at Wendys so I'm hoping the answer is no, beacuse i was told two things by two people, one said just order the water seals themselves, and the other said order a gasket set, rotor kit, and front and rear seals. Who should I listen to and why, please i really need some help
08-13-2003, 10:32 PM
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Ok, the water seals go between the plate and the rotor housing to keep coolant out of the combustion chamber. Understand? You have to pull the eng and take it apart and replace everything that is wore out.
Does anyone have picture of a water seal and the housing to help explain.
Does anyone have picture of a water seal and the housing to help explain.
08-13-2003, 10:55 PM
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picture of all the paper gaskets you will need( doesn't include metal seals) www.mazdatrix.com has eveything you need
