warren_mafia_rx

Well apparently my head gasket was fried, I had a cracked head and my radator was clogged! I tore the car apart and 1200 dollars later (in parts alone) I'm ready to put it back together. I am replacing everything, I bought all new gaskets, had the heads cleaned and fixed, new bigger radiator, water pump, fuel pump, plugs, wires, distributor, and a ton of other stuff. What a headache, it will be nice to have her on the road again, running better then new.

Thanks, fixed the exhaust leak, now turbo spools. I drove the car about 8 miles and it heated up close to red temperature, I popped the hood and the second radiator fan was not on. I'm guessing thats part of the problem but my roomate says it shouldnt have to come on for that short of a drive. He says I must have a radiator, or head gasket problem.

Ok so I jacked up the rx, the exaust gasket on the passenger side has 1 bolt out and the gasket has pivoted creating a large exhaust leak, reson why I have no boost. The car idled fine and didnt overheat. I'm guessing this is why it overheats when I drive it. I have 2 questions: 1) To replace this gasket (I already have a new one and a new bolt) Will I have to unbolt the whole pipe from the exhaust manifolt and turbo, and replace all the gaskets? 2) When SHOULD the second electric fan turn on? It didnt turn on while it was idling.

I was talking about the heater fan (under the glovebox) but I havent noticed if the electric radiator fan is working properly so I will check that thermoswitch now anyway, and no it's not an oem thermostat but I doubt that will be a problem??? I'm hoping it's the exhaust leak because the car heats up after 5 min of driving.

I'll do that, thanks! ok I'm a little slow when it comes to cars, wheres the thermoswitch?

Im thinking I'm gonna drain the radiator and refill it. Also could you elaborate on the heater core issue. Could that cause the car to overheat and should I get a new heater core? I know my heater fan doesnt turn on most of the time, I dont think its a bad switch though, I think its a bad fan motor maybe

It has been overheating and it does not appear to be the head gasket, my oil looks fine. I have also replaced the thermostat and that didn't help. It is not leaking coolant. When I start the car it runs normal for a few minutes and then temerature starts climbing after about 5 min. A couple issues with the car I'm wondering might be affecting it; The heater only turns on about 20% of the time. I am not getting any boost, I think due to a leak where the (up-pipe?) connects to the manifold by the passenger side front tire. Any ideas?