1991 Nissan 240sx hatchback Overheating plz help

[jazz4890]

I drive on the streets and when im driving my car is fine its cool and then when I stop at a light or anything like that the temp gauge goes really close to the H and then once I start going again its fine can anyone help me?

[eazye2000]

Is your fan working?Better yet, do you have a fan?

[jazz4890]

yeah my fan is working I havent tried bleeding the radiator and I havent check the thermostat yet but do you think it could be something else besides those two things?

[IanS]

What motor do you have? Have you noticed any coolant loss, or coolant oil mixing? How old is the thermostat, and radiator cap? Is there smoke coming from the tailpipe at all?

If it is not consuming or leaking coolant, I would say replace the cap and thermostat, then bleed the system. If this does not fix the problem, you may have deeper issues.

[jazz4890]

thanks I think I will try that when I get paid this weekend how much all of those parts you just mentioned?

[IanS]

You should be able to get everything for less than $30 as long as you dong go with the really expensive stuff.

[dickie]

flush the system with distilled water, and when youre finished adding the coolant, make sure you "burp" it to purge any air pockets.

[White Comet]

mine acted the same way, and it ended up being the thermostat, pretty cheap and easy to replace

[shawn_240sx]

It sounds like the thermo stat I have one works great oem Nissan used for 6 months then I went sr;)....so let me know if you want it. $10 shipped sound good?Norcal here.LMK.

[White Comet]

dude, whats with u finding all these threads a trying to sell stuff, just post in teh classifieds, u have enough posts!