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Old 08-25-2010, 12:50 PM   #1
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Hi!everyone I'm an newbie on this site as u can see ,I just pick up my 94 rx7 last week n it smoking so bad,all white smoke so I Wonder if the the motor blown or wat,n if is this do u guy kwn where I could buy a brand new short block for it ,to get my car back on the road.thanks guys






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Old 08-25-2010, 05:11 PM   #2
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well a few thinks:

1. Learn to write / type in an intelligent manner. Type out words completely and use full sentence structure. We are not 12 year old girls texting each other.
2. Yes it sounds like you have issues:
1. champagne test - search and or look on youtube
2. coolant pressure test
3. test coolant for hydro carbons

Do you see any leaks? Are you losing coolant? Does the car start up fine? What about after its warm?

It would also help to know where you are located so you can be pointed to a rx7 specialist to help you out.
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Old 08-27-2010, 12:37 AM   #3
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If this is not a turbo motor, then you might consider adding Alumaseal to the radiator. If it is a turbo, then I would be worried about the potential of causing issues with the turbo.

My 12a had huge coolant issues blowing white smoke out the exhaust. Added a bottle of the Alumaseal to the radiator and it was gone within 30 minutes. That was over 20,000 miles ago. Might be something to consider, but use it at your own risk. But be specific when you pick this stuff up, because other brands (like block sealants) turn into a cement type substance that really plugs shit up and can trash your motor. The Alumaseal remains softer like a silicone, and does not seem to cause these problems.

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Old 08-27-2010, 08:31 AM   #4
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I have a fresh rebuilt block with stock ports for sale at hte moment for $2800.00 shipped. Low mileage housings and irons, 2mm ALS apex seals,new side seal springs, new corner seal springs, new apex seal springs, new corner seal rubber inserts, fresh rebuilt oil pump, all soft seals replaced with new ones, new front and rear main seals, mazdaspeed metal front cover gasket, painted silver/black.

NO core engine required. Comes with a 1 year warranty. Gaurantee you wont find a better deal.

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its a turbo motor..... its a 94. buy that block he listed. you wont find a better deal. even without a warranty.

while youre in there, new ast
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Old 08-27-2010, 01:37 PM   #6
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Thanks a lot for all the info.I did the post while I was working with my black berry,the car start up fine,smoking real bad,even when it warm,doesn't leaks cooling or oils.I live in ohio.thanks again guys!!!!!
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