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Ended up being the water pump leaking

Daninski wrote:Or you could have a blown head gasket. Just sayin,,,

Yeah, I mean I lost all my coolant for a reason so I'm keeping an eye on the level and for leaks.

Followed wytbishops steps and everything is looking good. Thanks everyone again.

fill it up by the filler cap next to #8 on the second link. The filler cap is the cap on the passenger side, the radiator cap is on the drivers side. Here are some directions from wytbishop that has a pretty clear explanation of some steps: With the engine running, but COLD, remove the top filler c...

Replace cap and refill coolant in reservoir and the radiator/where cap is at. Drive it for a bit and check for leaks. Thanks for weighing in! I will definitely keep an eye for leaks. I'm looking at the manual and it is very ambiguous when referring to the filler cap and the radiator cap. http://www...

It seems you were critically low on coolant. You should fill it and keep an eye for leaks. The radiator and or hoses and or cap may leak. There is also a small line that goes to your oil filter that can also leak. Do you say that because of the reservoir or because of the fill cap level? I'm only c...

This is the timing belt/water pump belt correct? Looks intact to me but it was hard to tell from manual exactly where everything is. (Yes, that is a lego keychain light haha..) http://i.imgur.com/bi9Codu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/yR4ehLZ.jpg Filler Cap: Unless I'm reading the manual wrong, there should...

premixed coolant, the 50/50 mix, is a ripoff. Buy full strength concentrate and mix your own with distilled water preferably. 50/50 mix is good to -34 degrees F so if that's fine for your temperate area, then go for it. Just remember to perform all tests at operating temperature. The thermostat sho...

make sure you didn't lose a belt on the water pump. Then check your coolant level and see if it's low. Make sure there is also coolant mix in the reservoir. Start the car and observe the water pump turning and continue filling the radiator. Check to see if it's circulating coolant. Once you top the...

kulluminati777 wrote:uh are you sure its the thermostat and not the water pump or bad rad caps.....

Not sure at all.. any tips on checking the water pump or rad cap?

Okay looking at the manual on this site it doesn't look too horrible. It looks a little cramped but I suppose I can disconnect the sparkplug wires and some of these random other harnesses. Any tips? How do these replacement parts look? Thermostat (w/ thermostat seal = gasket right?) http://www.napao...

Hey guys I recently had to pull over on the highway because I an engine light came on and my temp gauge was shot ALL the way up. I want to clarify that I chose to pull over the car was seemingly running okay and I didn't notice anything amiss besides the light and temp gauge. The light was the top o...

Hahah smoke the oregano huh? ;) ??? Bolded and & red Ok so if your MX3 is anything like mine or 95% of the ones I've seen, your drivers' seat is worn through on the door-side bolster from years of "sliding" in and out over it. I've searched endlessly for a used replacement seat in bet...

Hahah smoke the oregano huh?

Glad it was just the dust cover, last time my brakes were squealing I ended up replacing the calipers on one corner because they stopped working