Overheating Part Duex

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08-01-2004, 06:36 PM
Treibenschnell

Overheating Part Duex

Sooooo, in reference to this post, I'm having overheating issues yet again.

After leaving ER Event #6 on August 1, while driving down 183 towards downtown Dallas, I was on the verge of overheating. I was reading on the pointy board about other folks having this same problem... they suggested, after continued overheating issues even after a flush, that I may have to 'burp" my car... in other words, there are pockets of air trapped in the block somewhere.

Anyone ever "burp" their car? How the hell would one do this?
08-02-2004, 08:34 AM
POS Racing

As Per the Mazda Sevice Manual for 1993!

AIR BLEEDING
When the coolant refilling it.
1. Slowly pour the coolant into the radiator up to the coolant filler port.
2. Fill the coolant reservoir up to the FULL level.
3. Install the radiator cap securely and start the engine.
4. Run the engine at idle speed until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Caution If the temperature increase beyond normal, there
is excessive air in the system. Stop the engine, allow the engine to cool, and repeat Steps 1-3.
5. Run the engine above idle several times as specified. Speed: 2,200-2,800 rpm x 5 sec.
6. Stop the engine and wait till the system is cooled down. Remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level. If the coolant level has dropped, repeat the operation from Step 1.
08-02-2004, 10:25 AM
TurboDuane

I know you don't want to hear this, but dude, you need a radiator :(
08-02-2004, 10:27 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboDuane

I know you don't want to hear this, but dude, you need a radiator :(

I think Turboduane may be on to something!

Do you have a radiator shop up in Southern Oklahoma; maybe you can get it cleaned out if it's not real bad.
08-02-2004, 04:54 PM
channelmaniac

Good luck there...

Plastic caps on a metal radiator...

It's time to not be a CB and buy an aftermarket aluminum one.

RJ
08-02-2004, 06:01 PM
brock

If you don't have it fixed by the SCCA event on the 15th, you are welcome to co-drive mine.
08-02-2004, 06:08 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by brock

If you don't have it fixed by the SCCA event on the 15th, you are welcome to co-drive mine.

Thanks! That's a very nice offer! :D

I don't know if you want me jinxing your car though! :cry:
08-02-2004, 06:13 PM
brock

Better jump on the offer while I'm still :beer: .
08-02-2004, 08:39 PM
Kags1969

I have a single core radiator that I just took out of my 91 BRG, you are welcome to try it out and see if it fixes your problem. It is in the for sale section, but no bites, so I would be glad to loan it out for you to see if that fixes your problem. If it doesnt then at least you elminiate one possibility off the get go. It looks fairly new, but I was having problems overheating with the ac on. It turned out to be the fan (I discovered after I put the double core in there.) Let me know.

Chris
[email protected]
08-02-2004, 10:38 PM
TurboDuane

brock wrote:

Quote:

If you don't have it fixed by the SCCA event on the 15th, you are welcome to co-drive mine.

Sounds like someone may have or expect to have a new tire budget :bball:
08-03-2004, 07:03 AM
brock

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboDuane

brock wrote:

Quote:

If you don't have it fixed by the SCCA event on the 15th, you are welcome to co-drive mine.

Sounds like someone may have or expect to have a new tire budget :bball:

The reaction that I got was not quite what I expected, so I am going to approach it from a different angle tomorrow. Just let the idea stir in the back of the head for a while, if you know what I mean.

I myself have already budgeted for up to 2 more sets of 14" tires for this season though.
08-03-2004, 09:20 AM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by brock

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboDuane

brock wrote:

Quote:

If you don't have it fixed by the SCCA event on the 15th, you are welcome to co-drive mine.

Sounds like someone may have or expect to have a new tire budget :bball:

The reaction that I got was not quite what I expected, so I am going to approach it from a different angle tomorrow. Just let the idea stir in the back of the head for a while, if you know what I mean.

I myself have already budgeted for up to 2 more sets of 14" tires for this season though.

My reaction? Did I miss something?
08-03-2004, 09:32 AM
brock

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by brock

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboDuane

brock wrote:

Quote:

If you don't have it fixed by the SCCA event on the 15th, you are welcome to co-drive mine.

Sounds like someone may have or expect to have a new tire budget :bball:

The reaction that I got was not quite what I expected, so I am going to approach it from a different angle tomorrow. Just let the idea stir in the back of the head for a while, if you know what I mean.

I myself have already budgeted for up to 2 more sets of 14" tires for this season though.

My reaction? Did I miss something?

Not your reaction, someone else that both TD and I know.
08-11-2004, 08:15 AM
Kags1969

Did you get this problem sorted out?
08-11-2004, 08:21 AM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kags1969

Did you get this problem sorted out?

I'll be doing the dual fan mod today... however, it looks like I'll be buying a new radiator. Radiators, however, are not the cheapest things in the world nor do I want to go cheap when it comes to such a critical piece of the works. I'm shopping around on different sites... nice aluminum radiators out there!
08-11-2004, 10:09 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kags1969

I have a single core radiator that I just took out of my 91 BRG, you are welcome to try it out and see if it fixes your problem. It is in the for sale section, but no bites, so I would be glad to loan it out for you to see if that fixes your problem.

Chris
[email protected]

Hey 3Bean did you take Kags1969 up on his generous offer to see if the problem is the radiator??
08-11-2004, 11:59 AM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kags1969

I have a single core radiator that I just took out of my 91 BRG, you are welcome to try it out and see if it fixes your problem. It is in the for sale section, but no bites, so I would be glad to loan it out for you to see if that fixes your problem.

Chris
[email protected]

Hey 3Bean did you take Kags1969 up on his generous offer to see if the problem is the radiator??

Ahh! I didn't see that the first time! Wow... I'm such a dolt! Hell ya I'll try the loaner first and see if that cures it!
08-11-2004, 12:02 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Ahh! I didn't see that the first time! Wow... I'm such a dolt! Hell ya I'll try the loaner first and see if that cures it!

Someone offering you free parts to help you determine what wrong with you car and you missed it! :shock:

I'm sooooo disappointed! :cry: :wink:
08-11-2004, 12:04 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

I'm sooooo disappointed! :cry: :wink:

I know, I know... I'm disappointed myself! :oops:
08-11-2004, 12:04 PM
Treibenschnell

But I did email Kags!
08-11-2004, 12:09 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

I'm sooooo disappointed! :cry: :wink:

I know, I know... I'm disappointed myself! :oops:

Not only do you ride the short bus, we hear you own it! :lol: :wink:
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08-11-2004, 12:59 PM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

I'm sooooo disappointed! :cry: :wink:

I know, I know... I'm disappointed myself! :oops:

Not only do you ride the short bus, we hear you own it! :lol: :wink:
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No.. I really do!!

But.. back on subject... before someone gets upset that we're off on tangents!

Uh, yes, I did email Kags and I'm hoping that with his help I might resolve this issue.
08-11-2004, 01:24 PM
channelmaniac

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Ahh! I didn't see that the first time! Wow... I'm such a dolt! Hell ya I'll try the loaner first and see if that cures it!

Someone offering you free parts to help you determine what wrong with you car and you missed it! :shock:

I'm sooooo disappointed! :cry: :wink:

/me sets mode -cheapbastard Treibenschnell
08-11-2004, 05:57 PM
Kags1969

I emailed you back, I still have the radiator, email me or give me a call and we will work out a time for you to come by and pick it up.

Chris
08-14-2004, 01:22 PM
Treibenschnell

I'll be putting the loaner in today... Kags, you better be happy you didn't go to that poker game with me Wednesday night... one fella took me and another guy out at the same time! What an ass whipping... it took me longer to drive back to Frisco from Arlington than I played.
08-14-2004, 09:57 PM
Kags1969

I hope that fixes your problem. Keep us posted.

Chris
08-19-2004, 11:37 AM
Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kags1969

I hope that fixes your problem. Keep us posted.

Chris

Having swapped radiators and checking the temp guage... nothing seems to have changed. However, the ambient temps outside have been dropping so I don't know how much that affects the rad swap. Still, though, when the AC comes on, the temp gauge moves from the 11 to the 1 o'clock position with some swiftness. Perhaps my fans are going kaput? I'll swap the radiators back out and fill again. Any other ideas?
08-19-2004, 12:03 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kags1969

I hope that fixes your problem. Keep us posted.

Chris

Having swapped radiators and checking the temp guage... nothing seems to have changed. However, the ambient temps outside have been dropping so I don't know how much that affects the rad swap. Still, though, when the AC comes on, the temp gauge moves from the 11 to the 1 o'clock position with some swiftness. Perhaps my fans are going kaput? I'll swap the radiators back out and fill again. Any other ideas?

Did you check the AMP draw on the fans that can show you if you have one on the way out? When the A/C is on both fans should cycle, is yours is doing that? The POS runs a touch hotter when sitting still with the A/C running, but normally while underway the gauge favors the 11 o'clock position.

BTW. Did your radiator have crusty critters in it when you pulled it? Have you changed the cap and thermostat??
08-19-2004, 02:50 PM
Kags1969

My overheating issue was the main cooling fan. It started slowing down when the car got hot. I bought a replacement motor from O O O Oriely's for like $70; replaced it in 30 minutes and havent had a problem since. That is the first place I would look. Sorry I dont have any fans to loan out...

Chris

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