Mk1- Coolant loss / overheating troubles...

[vrsmxtb]

To update this, the car has gone in for a straight engine change today. Late last year it was finally noticed that all my problems are because some bodge-monkey has presumably overheated the engine and knackered the head, and replaced it with a Mazda 323 head, which is similar but not identical. An engine swap is no the most cost-effective fix, especially as I have no faith in the existing engine anymore.

It's getting a new Exedy clutch and AK Auto red silicon hose set too, should look pretty smart.

Also got some gorgeous newly refurbished 14" RS Watanabe minilites to go on it, can't wait to get it back and fit them!

Edited by vrsmxtb on Monday 16th April 16:16

Edited by vrsmxtb on Monday 16th April 16:17

[vrsmxtb]

Paul Dishman said:

My update on this is that the new rad did cure the overheating and we've had no problems since.

Good stuff!

[vrsmxtb]

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