reason being is, since it over heated, ive never really felt confident in it, plus this annoying clunk at the front, will be getting the body issues sorted first if i do. and most likely a uprated radiator. the hot weather is making me doubt the cooling system is up to the job, not sure if its a combination of me being paranoid, the radiator needing changing, or the front mounted intercooler, but the car got up to 93 degrees today (weather report states had temps of 29, but car was showing ambiant temp of 32 so not sure how accurate that was), now i know some of the peeps in the US, especially in Texas drive around with there temp at around the same, but for me sitting there being used to seeing 82 its a bit nerve wrecking still.

 

i dunno, think im being silly but i just don't feel confident in it at all since that thermostat failed.

dont do it bud.you will regret it.

just bring her out in the winter lol ..only jokin.jay

Are you running the viscous type fan?

I have not long put a replacement one on mine, kicks in after about 30 seconds at standstill after a moderate run now.

Made a big difference, the roar of air being drawn through the rad is really noticeable, even from inside the car.

Are you running the viscous type fan?

I have not long put a replacement one on mine, kicks in after about 30 seconds at standstill after a moderate run now.

Made a big difference, the roar of air being drawn through the rad is really noticeable, even from inside the car.

 

yeah ive got the standard TT rad with the clutch fan, not sure if my clutch is any good, when im driving it cools sufficiently, but stand still and it doesnt, the temp creeps up 1 degree every 5 mins or so (not a major over heating issue) but just creeps like the system is being over come gradually, i changed the radiator not too long ago because of blocked internals, now this one seems to be going the same way, i even gave the system a good flush out the other week, but noticed my rad was clogged on the out side by loads of tiny little bits of grit and stones.

 

i just cant seem to stop being paranoid that its not going to over heat again. if i sell it, ill get another even if i do end up having to sort out all the same issues ive had on my previous 4 to this one.

 

Ive done around 5 block tests as well to rule out HG, so i know it is definitely not that, i might try ripping out the A/C radiator as i no longer have A/C in the car. so give it added air flow, i also have a full radiator cowl around it.

Have u upgraded to electric fan? I had overheating probs like u mine got up to 90deg's on a hot day. A little bird informed me that if i removed the air con rad more air will be drawn in. Since i've taken that out i've had no more problems stays around 45-50 deg's. Could it be the front mounted intercooler blocking air flow into the rad?

so you rate paying out on an electric fan?

Your being paranoid matey. lol Remember that you still have that chewed thread holding the ECU temp sensor in place, that could be causing problems again (letting in air and giving you false readings). The clunking steering is probably just the inner joint of the arm that's failed as we discussed yesterday. Once you get the rust sorted and sprayed you'll fall in love again mate. Guarantee it!

Have u upgraded to electric fan? I had overheating probs like u mine got up to 90deg's on a hot day. A little bird informed me that if i removed the air con rad more air will be drawn in. Since i've taken that out i've had no more problems stays around 45-50 deg's. Could it be the front mounted intercooler blocking air flow into the rad?

 

that was my initial thought, but before my over heating issue when the thermostat failed, it never had a problem, then the thermos failed, changed that, then i had a clogged radiator, then it was clogged heater matrix, then it was air pocket, sorted out all of them, the only thing i can think of now, is its the actual radiator i put in to replace the clogged one, i know i really need to remove the A/C radiator to aid cooling. today sitting still in traffic, i had to have the heater set on 40 and on full and use conzults to have the Aux fan on just to keep it sitting at 88c in midday heat. so its defo a airflow issue over the radiator of some sort.

to right your being paranoid u need to be in my shoes ... lol

Well i've had problems in the begining but like i said since removing the air con rad (Never used it anyway) , i've had no more probs. I've got standard oil coolers, i heard that there are probs with front mounted oil coolers due to amount of air the rad needs to cool.

Ive done around 5 block tests as well to rule out HG, so i know it is definitely not that, i might try ripping out the A/C radiator as i no longer have A/C in the car. so give it added air flow, i also have a full radiator cowl around it.

Removing the aircon rad will help . make sure you leave the rad cowl in place tho!!

Front mount intercoolers were not planned by Nissan when they built it so that is almost certainly having a negative effect.

to right your being paranoid u need to be in my shoes ... lol

 

I suppose this was a "make me feel good about it kind of thread", but yeah i know a lot of it is paranoia, but still would like to stop it creeping like it does towards the 100c, even though nissan them selves dont think its over heating till the temp hits 110 degrees (well thats what they say in the service manual anyway)

 

I did get a awesome quote on getting the rust sorted out though, even if it was going to leave the car with undercoat on for a bit. so thats a definate on the list before september.

Removing the aircon rad will help . make sure you leave the rad cowl in place tho!!

Front mount intercoolers were not planned by Nissan when they built it so that is almost certainly having a negative effect.

 

yep heard that a lot, can it be removed with out taking the radiator out? or wil it just be easier, need to change my front water pipe at somepoint anyway as someone screwed the temp sensor into it in the wrong places.

How can u tell if the AUX fan is working? Could you fit another 14" electric fan to pull the air in like the aux also using the rad fan blowing would this work?

rad needs to come out m8

as Mark said, the rad needs to come out to get access to the ac rad.

How can u tell if the AUX fan is working? Could you fit another 14" electric fan to pull the air in like the aux also using the rad fan blowing would this work?

 

With ignition on, unplug the yellow connector on the front water pipe, the Aux fan should kick in as it detects a fault and thinks the engine is over heating.

 

rad needs to come out m8

 

thought as much, no worrys i can do that blind folded now lol

Shit just converted my water temp that I had today... driving home my Blitz Engine Monitor was showing upto 270 °F... thats 132 °C! :shock:

I removed the rad, I forgot that the pipework was compressed with gas and hit the pipework with a scewdriver, well a big blast as the gas came out, i legged it down the drive! Crapped myself!

Shit just converted my water temp that I had today... driving home my Blitz Engine Monitor was showing upto 270 °F... thats 132 °C! :shock:

 

Could be something to do with your bust heater matrix bud :) Add it to the list...

Shit just converted my water temp that I had today... driving home my Blitz Engine Monitor was showing upto 270 °F... thats 132 °C! :shock:

 

bloody hell mate, when mine over heated it only got to 240f, or 127c, i had to do a block test after that to make sure i hadnt blown the HG or warped the heads. ooh and it spat its coolent out of the over flow bottle.

Come on Vods, a few people seem to be giving up recently on relatively minor(ish) issues, we all know what were in for when we buy these 20 year old cars, stick with it and get it sorted or buy another whilst they are cheap and reap the benefits in a few years!!!

Your car looks great dude, just a bit more effort and shes gonna be one of the best!

Thanks mate the yellow connector has sadly gone only two crimps next to the water temp sensor, remove one of them?

HOWDY Daz how the devil are you?

HOWDY Daz how the devil are you?

 

 

Good mate ;) about time we got together for a local meet :) hope your secret car mission is on target :D speak soon dude, hope all is well, no doubt we will have a natter on the phone soon

Finished mate all working went to Japfest in it, Going to Tatton in June. Nice pic of yours Daz on the beach.