Overheated on track - now what?

infernosg · 04-20-2011, 04:05 PM

Well, the new radiator cap didn't seem to do anything. Somehow there is still a constant stream of air/gas going into the overflow bottle. Every now and then some water comes with it so pressure is being built up somewhere. Additionally, when I remove the radiator cap with the car running and warmed up it just keeps bubbling like the system never seems to be fully bled. If I add more water while it's running it seems to just want to push that and more out.

I have a new radiator, coolant hoses and water pump on the way (they are probably do to be replaced anyway) but I'm not thinking any of those are failed. Time to start pulling things apart now?

04-20-2011, 04:05 PM	#8
infernosg IT'S ALIVE! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 811 Rep Power: 16	Well, the new radiator cap didn't seem to do anything. Somehow there is still a constant stream of air/gas going into the overflow bottle. Every now and then some water comes with it so pressure is being built up somewhere. Additionally, when I remove the radiator cap with the car running and warmed up it just keeps bubbling like the system never seems to be fully bled. If I add more water while it's running it seems to just want to push that and more out. I have a new radiator, coolant hoses and water pump on the way (they are probably do to be replaced anyway) but I'm not thinking any of those are failed. Time to start pulling things apart now? __________________ '86 Mazda RX-7 Base '79 Mazda RX-7 GS