overheating
08-10-2014, 11:04 PM
#1
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
overheating
I just recently got my rx 8 last month not well with cars i didnt know this guy was hiding somthing about the car i got the 2004 rx8 for $3500 and started driving it to town and smelt hot check the engine full water full oil so i drive it more stalls at the light but automatic took to the shop first they say the rotary seals are bad now they say new heads and want to charge me $4000 what do you guys think
08-10-2014, 11:48 PM
#5
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-11-2014, 01:29 PM
#7
Registered
Lmao "heads are bad" run as fast as you can they have no clue. If the over flow tank if full to the top it's probably dumping coolant and that is what your smelling. I can't fill mine past 3/4 or it will dump coolant this could be your case.
Edit
I noticed you said it's stalling but you didn't say your having trouble starting it. The hot smell might be a separate problem from the stalling. Check what I posted above and then check your CAT could be clogged is so check why it clogged ie. Failing ignition if the CAT is not clogged start with the ignition ether way if you don't have hot start problems your engine might be ok but if it is the CAT or ignition or both don't drive it till you fix it you engine won't last long with ether failing.
Edit
I noticed you said it's stalling but you didn't say your having trouble starting it. The hot smell might be a separate problem from the stalling. Check what I posted above and then check your CAT could be clogged is so check why it clogged ie. Failing ignition if the CAT is not clogged start with the ignition ether way if you don't have hot start problems your engine might be ok but if it is the CAT or ignition or both don't drive it till you fix it you engine won't last long with ether failing.
Last edited by niteshade247; 08-11-2014 at 01:36 PM.
08-11-2014, 03:48 PM
#8
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by niteshade247
Lmao "heads are bad" run as fast as you can they have no clue. If the over flow tank if full to the top it's probably dumping coolant and that is what your smelling. I can't fill mine past 3/4 or it will dump coolant this could be your case.
Edit
I noticed you said it's stalling but you didn't say your having trouble starting it. The hot smell might be a separate problem from the stalling. Check what I posted above and then check your CAT could be clogged is so check why it clogged ie. Failing ignition if the CAT is not clogged start with the ignition ether way if you don't have hot start problems your engine might be ok but if it is the CAT or ignition or both don't drive it till you fix it you engine won't last long with ether failing.
Edit
I noticed you said it's stalling but you didn't say your having trouble starting it. The hot smell might be a separate problem from the stalling. Check what I posted above and then check your CAT could be clogged is so check why it clogged ie. Failing ignition if the CAT is not clogged start with the ignition ether way if you don't have hot start problems your engine might be ok but if it is the CAT or ignition or both don't drive it till you fix it you engine won't last long with ether failing.
Last edited by jbaj1993; 08-11-2014 at 03:51 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tommy26Germany
Series I Trouble Shooting
11
09-29-2015 10:33 AM