Weird Gurgling Noise...

General discussion forum about the 240sx, and a great place to introduce yourself to the board!
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pacotaco345
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Car: 91 240SX coupe

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So about a month ago my dad told me that the last time he drove my car he heard a gurgling noise coming from the motor like it was overheating after he shut it off, at the time I thought it might be a problem but the weather cooled off shortly after and I never actually heard the noise myself. A couple of days ago I drove it about three miles to my friends house and when I shut it off it was making the noise... in 60 degree weather. So I lift the hood and check the overflow tank which is normal, then open the radiator cap which didn't explode in a dramatic fashion like I was expecting. This is all in a stock KADE with no modifications at all, any ideas?


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Black on Gold
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LBC.S14
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Car: 98' 240

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chunks ftw

XTCshri2222
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Car: 1978 Datsun 280z L28ET Powered
1991 S13 Ca18det coupe - sold

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You got a air bubble in your cooling system, bleed it, and replace the rad cap, its prob shot and not holding pressure.

SmokeNtires
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Car: 1995 240sx se sold / 1967 mustang gt

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had this issue with my 95 never really was a problem but what the last guy said makes sense never thought of that being the problem

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pacotaco345
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Okay thanks, I'll try that this weekend. Yeah it kinda bothers me how it makes that noise after such a short drive.


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