My 1991 Mazda Miata was over-heating but not red-lining for quite awhile. Come to find out the thermostat was installed backwards. will installing it properly correct the problem? ( I'm in another state so haven't been able to test it out.)
2007-03-28 11:05:04 · 4 answers · asked by Debra O 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Putting it the right way around should solve the cause. For the price of them, I might just get a new one, even if it is unlikely to be damaged by the overheat situation.
Check the oil filler cap. Sometimes if you've got a small hole in the head gasket or intake gasket (from overheating) you'll see a foamy buildup clinging to it.
Keep and eye on your coolant level for the gasket leak for a month or so.
2007-03-28 11:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be safe I would just go buy another thermostat and install it, 9 times out of 10 there would be nothing wrong with the thermostat that was reversed but why have to do the job twice if there is something wrong with it.
2007-03-28 12:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should replace it with a new one and make sure the coolant is full but keep your eye on the temperature gauge after installation to make sure that the problem is fixed otherwise if it`s not then you should see a trusted mechanic as this might be a more serious problem where you risk damaging your engine
2007-03-28 12:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by andre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be OK now. As long as you didn't get it real hot then you're OK.
2007-03-28 11:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋