I'm looking into purchasing an '86 RX-7, the owner said it is loosing coolant, I was curious to what could be causing this and how much it would cost to repair it, she said it runs fine if you keep it filled.

 

make sure it isnt EATING coolant.

white smoke = blown coolant seals

it could be a few reasons

1. radiator is cracked
2. upper and lower radiator hoses are cracked
3. other coolant lines are cracked
4. broken overflow tank
5. broken radiator cap
6. water pump
7.water pump gakestS


what i say you do is fill up radiator with distilled water or 50/50 coolant then put the cap on the radiator and sqeeze thet upper radiator hose(just cause its easy to get to) listen for squirting.

if i were you since it is an 1986 you shoudl replace all the coolant lines no mater what. also beware of the fuel pulsation dampaner (sp). they are known to crack and spew fuel all over and light your car on fire :o :o :o :o

 

Well, I didn't feel comfortable with that car, if it's leaking coolant I'm thinking they probably let it run hot once, wich isn't good, but today went and look at a 240SX I'll be getting it Monday, '90 5spd, hatchback, should get me places, hehe...thanks for the help anyway.

 

Since a lady owned it and it seems like shes already a dumb ass "its ok if you keep it filled"

You dont know how many times she has over heated that bitch ..if the plates have any warpage in them ..if the housing has bad flaking..

since its a 86 it has a good chance its a SE model which I wouldnt even buy..maybe if it was a GXL..