RE-medy water pumps for RX8 in stock
#151
Alright you guys twisted my arm long enough. I ordered the pump, this morning. And I'm confident I can get it installed myself. Although I dont know if this confidence is good or bad. Thanks for the input and help guys.
#152
One more thing, the reason I'm doing this is I'd like to give my car a shot at the Autocross, and I've heard this is a good thing to have for the autocross for a cooler/healthier engine? However our autocross isnt that professional. It is a track of cones and etc. Lots of twisties, so the most you really ever get up to speed is maybe 80. I'm assuming the pump is a great investment for this kinda thing, especially in the heat. Or do you think its just overkill? I'd rather be safe than sorry.
#153
Hi Quaz,
Thanks for your order. We appreciate your business. I strongly recommend the thermostat to compliment the pump and since you're auto our second cooler kit (Genuine Mazda) would be quite wise as well.
http://www.mazmart.com/ItemDetail.aspx?id=317
Paul.
Thanks for your order. We appreciate your business. I strongly recommend the thermostat to compliment the pump and since you're auto our second cooler kit (Genuine Mazda) would be quite wise as well.
http://www.mazmart.com/ItemDetail.aspx?id=317
Paul.
#161
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this water pump rocks!
Been running it for some time now and couldn't be happier with how quickly the temps can drop.
Quaz: you made a very wise investment.
Been running it for some time now and couldn't be happier with how quickly the temps can drop.
Quaz: you made a very wise investment.
#163
Now I'm looking for some directions. I know where it goes. However I was looking for some procedures on getting the air out the lines, etc, and any other tips/directions for this instal.
Also would I need to drain and refill the radiator while I'm doing this?
Also would I need to drain and refill the radiator while I'm doing this?
#164
Paul.
#166
Everyone say a prayer for me, tomorrow I'm going to give the thermostat and pump the instal. Pray that I dont wreck things. You think I could get by draining the coolant in just the radiator? Or you think I should drain the engine too? I'm a little nervous, so If I can get by with not doing something I will.
#167
Everyone say a prayer for me, tomorrow I'm going to give the thermostat and pump the instal. Pray that I dont wreck things. You think I could get by draining the coolant in just the radiator? Or you think I should drain the engine too? I'm a little nervous, so If I can get by with not doing something I will.
-Sheldon.
#169
Everyone say a prayer for me, tomorrow I'm going to give the thermostat and pump the instal. Pray that I dont wreck things. You think I could get by draining the coolant in just the radiator? Or you think I should drain the engine too? I'm a little nervous, so If I can get by with not doing something I will.
Paul.
#170
I dont know if this is normal or not, but we got everything installed. Added coolant, let it warm up, idled, then reved to 2500 RPM for 5 mins, Coolant level went down fast. Turned off car. went to add coolant and the level seemed to go back up to Full. Turned car back on. Idled. Then reved to 2500 again for a couple mins, (coolant level fine) then Reved up to 3000 for 5 mins and there was some bobbled on the top brim of the coolant resivour. So I shut it down. And now the fans have been running for 10 mins so far with the car turned off. Never had that happen before. What's happening?
#172
Heres something strange as well. When I rev for 5 mins to 2500 its fine. Coolant drops maybe an 8th an inch. But when I rev up to 3500, it revs for 3500 for about min, and the RPMS drop to idle. I know its not my foot letting off, because it happened twice. Revs constant at 3500 for roughly a minute, then RPMS drop to idle. 750ish/800ish. Car never dies though.
#173
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/getting-air-out-coolant-change-174151/
I started another thread on the car situation, didnt want to take up all of Mazmarts thread here with my issues.
I started another thread on the car situation, didnt want to take up all of Mazmarts thread here with my issues.
#174
As mention in the other thread, my car did the exact same thing at 3500rpm.
If you have fans put them infront of the car for gettign better airflow the cooler or do it when its cold outside.
I did the procedure for ~40min, filled up 3-4 times during, then I took a slow testdrive and stopped often and checked the level.
If you have fans put them infront of the car for gettign better airflow the cooler or do it when its cold outside.
I did the procedure for ~40min, filled up 3-4 times during, then I took a slow testdrive and stopped often and checked the level.
#175
There are all kinds of equipment that the pros use to make this job easier and quicker: There are funnels that will screw on to the fill tank, there are vacuum/pressure systems that eliminate air getting trapped in the system. One of the ways that Mazda has described before is filling very slowly. I would add to that, attempting to 'burp' the system as I said before by squeezing the hoses while filling. When it appears full, try 'burping' it and observe any air being released and level decrease. Start the car and run it with the cap off at first as you attempt to get temps up a bit. Having someone to observe temps as you work is very helpful. With rpm in the 2k range you should touch the outlet hose for an indication of warm to hot feel indicating that the thermostat has opened. At this time a little more coolant may be able to be poured in. When you have any doubts, let it cool off and re-check levels. On some vehicles it's an art in filling, touching, burping and capping off at the appropriate time.
I don't know if I was helpful at all.
Paul.
I don't know if I was helpful at all.
Paul.