overheating issues..thermostat stuck?

[nismobenzo]

my car started getting too warm after just driving 2-3 miles and the heat was blowing cold..i think maybe the coolant isn't flowing and the thermostat stuck..does this sound right possibly? and do you have suggested companys[LINKS PLEASE?!] to get a new one

[ddgsxr504]

When did this start? Check the radiator cap it could have a faulty spring.

[OutToWinPAHC]

I would think t stat.... Get a new one, and a cap while your at the store for s***s and giggles.

[nismobenzo]

maybe a week ago? i never had any overheating issues before..i just duno what to look for when it comes to 240 overheating issues

[240sxFTW]

water pump or thermostat. replace them before you end up with a blown headgasket like me. seriously, dont drive it til you fix it.

[OutToWinPAHC]

It's not 240 issues its just cooling issues. But it sounds like a T-stat since its overheating and loss of heat.

Is there coolant in the car?

If so warm it up and see if the rad hoses are getting warm, also check the heater core lines to see if they are warm.

Make sure the fan is working. If no dice and you still have the problem.....

New t-stat and cap. 1 bottle water wetter, 1 gallon coolant unmixed, 1.5 gallons of distilled water. Then make sure you burp then bleed the system.

[nismobenzo]

It's not 240 issues its just cooling issues. But it sounds like a T-stat since its overheating and loss of heat.

Is there coolant in the car?

If so warm it up and see if the rad hoses are getting warm, also check the heater core lines to see if they are warm.

Make sure the fan is working. If no dice and you still have the problem.....

New t-stat and cap. 1 bottle water wetter, 1 gallon coolant unmixed, 1.5 gallons of distilled water. Then make sure you burp then bleed the system.

i just filled up the coolant so i know im good on thatis there a thread on the how to of changing the thermostat? can i get a tstat and cap anywhere like at autozone or something?

[Papi Chulo]

zerothread/324954

[nismobenzo]

zerothread/324954

sweeet thanks! im more of a computer nerd then a grease monkey..but i have a friend who can help me with this im sure

maybe i shoulda taken some automotive classes while in computer tech school ha

ive heard alot about getting an oem thermostat-does that mean i have to take a trip to nissan or can i find an oem replacement at the average autostore?

[nismobenzo]

i dont wana get the wrong tstat or wait for one to get shipped to me so knowing a good place to get one would be appriciated

[nismobenzo]

When did this start? Check the radiator cap it could have a faulty spring.

i checked the spring and it seems to compress/decompress just fineyesterday it overheated before i could make it home from my friends and the heater never warmed uptoday i went back to my friends and it didnt get overly warm and the heater slowly started to work.. in addition to that..it appears as if smoke is leaking out of my headers or some area around that damn you single cam! any help would be appriciated

[nismobenzo]

nothing?? i know someone helpful is bored and can help a newb out!and also when my car gets warm it idles very inconsistently...anywhere from 750-1200!!!? does this sound like a t-stat issue?one guy on a local forum said i might need a new head gasketbut i def dont have the money to pay for a shop to do that so im hoping its just the tstat

[nismobenzo]

bump

[Spiffy240]

yes that is your thermostat. I had mine go on me a few weeks ago. Just go to your local store (autozone, advance auto parts, pepboys, etc) and ask for a thermostat for you car. If you have the time, i would order an OEM Nissan thermostat, but i didnt so i opted for the store brand ones.

Also, bleed the coolant system so you dont have any air pockets. I had one that was a b**** to bleed out. There is, at least on the ka24de, a bleeder screw on the intake manifold right where the radiator hose connects to the intake manifold. It should have a little label saying do not open when coolant is hot.

and there is a writeup on NICO on how to replace thermostats, its an easy thing but seeing pictures on where everything is makes things a lot easier when doing it on your car.

[whyteboi]

ive had the same problem on mine as well, sept mine is a new thromostat, ill have to take it out and test it in water on the stove(with a temp gauge ofcoarse) and see if it opens at the right temp

im just going to order an oem one, ive had nothng but problems from others

[nismobenzo]

sweet guys thanks! i was hoping thats what it wascus it was overheating all randomly and made nooo sense! lolwhen you go to buy an oem replacement from an auto placedo u want the one that opens up at the lowest temp possible?some said 170 and others said 180 degrees

[NismoRacer34]

while your in the engine bay, make sure there is no crap in front of your radiator. i had a ton of leaves in there and it was causing the same things

[OutToWinPAHC]

The Nismo T-Stat is 149 degrees closing temp

[nismobenzo]

do you think a 170 degree would work fine? this overheating crap is so annoying but it stays down if i turn the air on before it gets warmed upi gota new oem replacement and sealant i wonder how much id get charged to replace all my old worn hoses

[nismobenzo]

like..that sh*t doesnt look right/good

[nismobenzo]

tstat replaced and problem is fixed thanks guys!

[ddgsxr504]

You're welcome!

[nismobenzo]

all you said was check the radiator cap..

[ddgsxr504]

I was speaking for everyone that chimed in to your problem, don't get nit picky. Also why would I suggest the same thing that 20 other people came behind me and suggested? It was either the cap, pump, or the thermostat.

I would rather you just say thanks and be on your way.