WTF Is wrong with my Pulsar! (It is the HG :cry: pg5)
14-10-2007, 10:06 PM
#121
Originally Posted by Spiky
yeah going by the above about the oil/water cooler. kinda explain things 
once you find the fault, please keep it, you will enjoy it i'm sure (though not speaking from experience)
once you find the fault, please keep it, you will enjoy it i'm sure (though not speaking from experience)
the 3 or 4 times I've drove it I fucking love it... can't see me getting booked onto Bedford though
14-10-2007, 10:09 PM
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book bedford dude, you will defo be able sell if you cant go.
but cant book when full
think positive dude, you'll get it sorted,
have you tested for fumes in the water?
does the water boil?
does it make boost ok?
but cant book when full
think positive dude, you'll get it sorted,
have you tested for fumes in the water?
does the water boil?
does it make boost ok?
14-10-2007, 10:13 PM
#123
Originally Posted by Spiky
book bedford dude, you will defo be able sell if you cant go.
but cant book when full
think positive dude, you'll get it sorted,
have you tested for fumes in the water?
does the water boil?
does it make boost ok?
but cant book when full
think positive dude, you'll get it sorted,
have you tested for fumes in the water?
does the water boil?
does it make boost ok?
Tested water, 'seemed' ok... But im gonna do it again tomorrow with the sniff test kit
water does kinda boil but only in the overflow tank..
boost is fine
14-10-2007, 10:28 PM
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no, once bleed.
if the water rises after you bleed it, it would indicate a air lock and building up pressure from somewhere
just some advice i had recently
if the water rises after you bleed it, it would indicate a air lock and building up pressure from somewhere
just some advice i had recently
14-10-2007, 11:21 PM
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like i said mine wass cracked from cylinder bore to waterway jacket in block which in turn pressurized system
all prior checks ie pressure test etc came back ok as were done cold and crack in block was still sealed as metal expands when warm hence crack opened up
you could have similar but crack to oilway instead hence oil warming up rapido
hope for your sake its not
good luck
all prior checks ie pressure test etc came back ok as were done cold and crack in block was still sealed as metal expands when warm hence crack opened up
you could have similar but crack to oilway instead hence oil warming up rapido
hope for your sake its not
good luck
15-10-2007, 08:44 PM
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Radders you're a jinx, My Gtir has started getting hot very quickly now. Oil temps are rising fairly quickly, but rad is stone cold. Top hose is hot bottom hose is cold, so I think it's my thermostat. (well hope so, because it's easier than the water pump to do)
What''s your radiator doing? hot or cold?
What''s your radiator doing? hot or cold?
15-10-2007, 08:50 PM
#132
Originally Posted by Fast Guy
Radders you're a jinx, My Gtir has started getting hot very quickly now. Oil temps are rising fairly quickly, but rad is stone cold. Top hose is hot bottom hose is cold, so I think it's my thermostat. (well hope so, because it's easier than the water pump to do)
What''s your radiator doing? hot or cold?
What''s your radiator doing? hot or cold?
water pump went first though before the rad..
15-10-2007, 10:09 PM
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is it the right water pump thats been fitted??
it sounds really daft but like with zetecs if you put a 2.0 from a mondeo into an escort you need to use an 1800 waterpump as the fins go the wrong way on the 2.0 ones.
could it be a problem like this where the wrong pump has been used?
my guess with the burning oil is that the engine is getting that hot the oil is getting PISS thin and maybe getting past the stem seals?? apart from that wouldent like to hazard another guess. jsut to throw a new stat in as well, get a cool running one.
it sounds really daft but like with zetecs if you put a 2.0 from a mondeo into an escort you need to use an 1800 waterpump as the fins go the wrong way on the 2.0 ones.
could it be a problem like this where the wrong pump has been used?
my guess with the burning oil is that the engine is getting that hot the oil is getting PISS thin and maybe getting past the stem seals?? apart from that wouldent like to hazard another guess. jsut to throw a new stat in as well, get a cool running one.
16-10-2007, 10:54 AM
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Radders i said to Cookie about the problems still and his reply was "see i told you he should of sold it to me"
Message from Cookie - offer of Ł1000 stands
Message from Cookie - offer of Ł1000 stands
16-10-2007, 05:11 PM
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Just been out to test the new radiator... everything seems to be good, but as I was just coming to home steam was coming out the vent, pulled over, popped bonnet and there was water pissing from the radiator, so it looks like they sold me a duff one 
I did have my thoughts about this yesterday, as when the car was running at idle, this happened... (wasn't driven yesterday!)
rang 24/7 parts, had a word and there sending another out tomorrow... guy tried to argue it with me though
I did have my thoughts about this yesterday, as when the car was running at idle, this happened... (wasn't driven yesterday!)
rang 24/7 parts, had a word and there sending another out tomorrow... guy tried to argue it with me though
16-10-2007, 05:29 PM
#143
I've re-bled the system, fitted this supposed " good condition " radiator, took just took it for a spin, first time in 2 days..
temps seem to have been fine, wasn't driving like a madman... just went out for 15/20 mins to see if it went up like it did the other day, but it didn't and the temp was fine... it wasn't untill the rad started to piss out water that the temp went above half
So, I think I've solved the heat issue..
BUT now have a fucked rad
Yesterday when I bled the system.. I noticed the water on top of the radiator, But I'd thought I may have spilt water onto it, but looking..I can't have.. theres no way you can! as it sits under the slam panel, and has as filler neck
temps seem to have been fine, wasn't driving like a madman... just went out for 15/20 mins to see if it went up like it did the other day, but it didn't and the temp was fine... it wasn't untill the rad started to piss out water that the temp went above half
So, I think I've solved the heat issue..
BUT now have a fucked rad
Yesterday when I bled the system.. I noticed the water on top of the radiator, But I'd thought I may have spilt water onto it, but looking..I can't have.. theres no way you can! as it sits under the slam panel, and has as filler neck
16-10-2007, 05:42 PM
#144
I've re-bled the system, fitted this supposed " good condition " radiator, took just took it for a spin, first time in 2 days..
temps seem to have been fine, wasn't driving like a madman... just went out for 15/20 mins to see if it went up like it did the other day, but it didn't and the temp was fine... it wasn't untill the rad started to piss out water that the temp went above half
So, I think I've solved the heat issue..
temps seem to have been fine, wasn't driving like a madman... just went out for 15/20 mins to see if it went up like it did the other day, but it didn't and the temp was fine... it wasn't untill the rad started to piss out water that the temp went above half
So, I think I've solved the heat issue..
Is it still smoking though? how's it running? pull ok?
16-10-2007, 05:48 PM
#146
Originally Posted by jameswrx
I've re-bled the system, fitted this supposed " good condition " radiator, took just took it for a spin, first time in 2 days..
temps seem to have been fine, wasn't driving like a madman... just went out for 15/20 mins to see if it went up like it did the other day, but it didn't and the temp was fine... it wasn't untill the rad started to piss out water that the temp went above half
So, I think I've solved the heat issue..
temps seem to have been fine, wasn't driving like a madman... just went out for 15/20 mins to see if it went up like it did the other day, but it didn't and the temp was fine... it wasn't untill the rad started to piss out water that the temp went above half
So, I think I've solved the heat issue..
Is it still smoking though? how's it running? pull ok?
Oil temp went up a bit past half, but seemed ok
16-10-2007, 06:04 PM
#147
Oil temp went up a bit past half, but seemed ok
16-10-2007, 09:01 PM
#150
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I'd expect oil temps of 100(half way on the gauge) when cruising at about 5000rpm or so on my car. I'd expect maybe 85max when normal driving on a warm day.
Just been for a test drive without a thermostat and never saw even 80. (so that confirms my stat was knackered)
Was that supposed to be a standard rad, they do have a habit of leaking as they're partly made from plastic.
Just been for a test drive without a thermostat and never saw even 80. (so that confirms my stat was knackered)
Was that supposed to be a standard rad, they do have a habit of leaking as they're partly made from plastic.
16-10-2007, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dojj
are you sure that the engine overheating didn't cause the red to swell?
if the pressures are getting that much what is next?
if the pressures are getting that much what is next?
SURLEY you would of saw that before fitting wouldnt you fella???
Pete...
16-10-2007, 09:09 PM
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Mate you're better off getting a NEW OE rad if you cant afford an ally one they are quite cheep.
I had to do mine, they have crimped on end tanks which is where they can leak from (like yours) so you're better off with a new one.
I had to do mine, they have crimped on end tanks which is where they can leak from (like yours) so you're better off with a new one.
16-10-2007, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Yeah standard rad...
I want an ally one, But im skint already!
I want an ally one, But im skint already!
Scroll down for a cheaper one.
http://www.absoluteradiator.com/Prod....asp?idProd=89
16-10-2007, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dojj
are you sure that the engine overheating didn't cause the red to swell?
if the pressures are getting that much what is next?
if the pressures are getting that much what is next?
16-10-2007, 09:24 PM
#156
Originally Posted by rsnissan
Mate you're better off getting a NEW OE rad if you cant afford an ally one they are quite cheep.
I had to do mine, they have crimped on end tanks which is where they can leak from (like yours) so you're better off with a new one.
I had to do mine, they have crimped on end tanks which is where they can leak from (like yours) so you're better off with a new one.
Gonna ring up Nissan in the Morning, You know what they cost?
16-10-2007, 09:57 PM
#158
just finding my feet
radders pm me your number and ill see if the boys at nissens will sort me out a price on a radiator
they sell the intercooler cores to pro alloy/rad tech ect
if not text me it tommorow and ill callyou back
they sell the intercooler cores to pro alloy/rad tech ect
if not text me it tommorow and ill callyou back
