rats nest time

JohnP · April 29, 2011, 02:59:34 PM

alright guys, had the FD for 3-4 years now, biting the bullet, looking at replacing the hosing + check valves. anyone know what the operating pressures are of the stock check valves? think viton is the way to go but not sure which valves to purchase :Hammer

http://www.coleparmer.com/1/3/viton-check-valves

which ones! helps appreciated.

philiwily · April 29, 2011, 05:48:19 PM

I got mine from this guy, very fast delivery. Auction has ended but contact him and he should be able to sort you out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RX-7-93-95-DURABLE-VITON-Check-Valves-set-4-FD3S-/290556670154?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a686f0ca

JohnP · April 30, 2011, 09:54:18 PM

ok i will

thanks for that! even with delivery, still looks cheaper too.

mo_yassin · May 01, 2011, 12:01:44 PM

While on the subject, what about the 2 restrictor pills? Do people just reuse them, or does anyone know the spec for replacement ones?

JohnP · May 01, 2011, 04:58:07 PM

agreed, i heard u just transfer them into the new lines. if i get really down and dirty i\'ll photograph the lot while i\'m at it if it helps anyone?

adib · May 02, 2011, 09:09:40 PM

welcome johnp where abouts in wellingborough are you, i live in wellingborough

JohnP · May 06, 2011, 10:51:39 AM

hi mate, i\'m on queensway, and i\'m pretty sure i\'ve seen your car floating about. good to see another local rotary! Should meet up some time

adib · May 10, 2011, 08:59:35 PM

sounds good im on brickhill just minutes away from you. my cars off road at mo boiled over twice in a week and would not start next day :reallymad

JohnP · May 10, 2011, 10:11:36 PM

thats pretty grim.. i thought i\'d detonated earlier this week only to find the vac hose to the boost sensor had come off *sigh*

any ideas whats causing you grief? do u have an airlock in the system? coolant flush recently? can the pressure caps cause issues with this?

FD Dave · May 11, 2011, 07:19:54 AM

where are you buying the hosing from to change it all over?

JohnP · May 11, 2011, 01:07:14 PM

i\'ve got loads of 4 + 5mm ID hosing i got from santapod already which i\'m hoping wil be suitable for the job

adib · May 11, 2011, 11:33:55 PM

think ive got air getting some where and thats y it over heated but can not see the rad or pipes so got to take intercooler out to see whats going on, thats if i get it started

JohnP · May 13, 2011, 12:25:10 PM

i pressume theres still coolant in it? mine developed a habit of dropping its coolant about 3 mins after i\'d switched off and walked away from the car once the heat soak really built up.

if your coolant level sense has popped you wouldnt know either..

adib · May 13, 2011, 07:59:44 PM

weather being good on sunday ill be having a look at it

JohnP · May 16, 2011, 10:22:36 AM

how\'d it go mate?

rats nest time

FD Dave