I just got a coolant hose leak, at least that what I hope the minimum damage is (knock on wood). It started a couple miles from my work locations with a weird higher pitch noises when I accelerated at low RPM. The engine did make some weird noises a few times at low accelerated RPM as well. Could be both related to the coolant leaking from the hose.

I work near Jamboree/73. Are there any mechanics and I guess doesn't have to be an rx8 expert, that any of you guys can recommend? I am going to cool the engine down for a few hours, fill the coolant tank with water as I still have at least a quarter to half fill in there and get to a close mechanic. Thanks!

 

absolutely.
call up NeptuneSpeed in HB, they're not far from where you are. This is the only Rotary shop I use in OC and they've been AWESOME to me over the years and dozens of other members here as well.

714-842-8548
17222 Gothard St
Huntington Beach, CA 92647


I'll actually be there later today dropping off some parts for a little work they're doing on Monday.

 

what time ? im looking for one too

 

Thnx for the reply..

I have been to neptunespeed before and they were great both times. But HB is still a little ddrive away and concerned that if I drive that far, the coolant might get in the engine or other areas? Should I be concerned about that?

 

ezaki: what are you looking for?

 

just spoke to NS and they are overflowing with cars. any other secondary options?

 

yeah, there is another....

Rotary reliability and racing/Fast Freddies.

They're located in costa mesa on Harbor & edinger (if i remember correctly)

Google them. They're also another very good rotary shop.

how bad is the leak? has the needle moved on the gauge?

 

^ ya, hes right that one

 

@jedi: jst for future reference :!

 

ezkai: definitely remember to call up Neptune any time you need any work or maintenance done. Yoshiya and Co. are awesome.

 

yup yup ... gonna do the head and tail light sealing this weekend ... you guys are around here, any recommend for oil type? been using amsoil since that was wat i used for my old sw20.

 

THe leak is not total damn leak, but it is splattering around the engine bay pretty good. I probably drove on it for at least 2-3 miles and still have about 30% coolant in there..

 

I need to get my right tail light sealed to.. mind as well knock that out when i get this coolant crap fixed.

 

imma go to my friend auto/body shop and get all 4 seal, ill be doing it with him ... might able to help you do it later on

 

I use castrol GTX, 5w-30 or 10w-30 for summer months.
Amsoil is good but a bit pricey.

 

awesome! I'll pay you with a case of beer!?

 

Jedi, Neptune called me back and they will be done with a car in their garage and have room for me in the afternoon. I am going tow my car out there, i dont want to risk it. Should be there around 4pmish.

 

^

out of curiousity - was there something that caused the leak? like did you hit something or were you in a minor fender bender??

 

gotta love good customer service, glad to hear they called you back and are squeezing you in.
Ironically enough, the 1st time my car was ever there was also courtesy of a tow truck.


This is typically a very busy month for them as everyone is getting ready for SevenStock.

 

ya i know, i abused my mr2 a lot so i thought i d have to.
thinking about royal purple, but i had a bad experience with my mr2, it burned out too fast, good for racing but not daily driven, not sure how is it gonna work with rotary.
Imma try castro this time ... thanks

 

if you go to my friend's pad and do it, we basically have unlimited supply of alchy man ... smthing to munch sounds better haha

 

I'm using Royal Purple 5w-20, still fine. If you think about daily driver, try 5w-30. Next time I will try the Motul :D and be aware of Mobil 1 Titanium advance!

 

i used royal purple for about 3 1/2 years...

then i blew my motor at 60k...


....went back to gtx

 

Nothing out of the ordinary. I drove about 5 miles and then got gas... Was fine, no issues... After 5 more miles after I got the gas, the sounds started popping, overall car drove regular... I was just 2-3 miles from work, so figured I can make it.. About a mile from work, when I pressed on the accelerator at low RPMs, it seemed the engine was rough and made a deep gurgling type noise.

i was in a fender bender a few years back, but nothing since.

 

Should I mix the Royal purple with Castrol GTX? I still have 2 quarters of Royal Purple =.='.