I drive a 1992 Nissan Stanza, I have to fill the radiator every 50kms or so because it over heats, it looks like water is not circulating. Can you please tell me what the problem is and what i need to do? thanx
2007-11-03 08:06:40 · 8 answers · asked by crunchtime88 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It would be the seal on the plug on the radiator has gone and water is coming out here or the seals on the water pump - check this. Also limescale may have blocked up the pipework - MAKE SURE YOU USE DISTILLED WATER - if this is the case and you are not mechanically minded take it to a garage and have it dealt with. It should not be too expensive.
Lastly on most cars you should put antifreeze/coolant into the radiator with the water - plain water will simply boil and evaporte at the temperatures it will get up to.
2007-11-03 08:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Silly Question, Before you add Coolant at 50k is the Center Hotter then Normal?
Sounds Like the Thermostat needs to be Replaced!
By Now the Water Pump is probable Burnt up! If you're Lucky the Hoses need to be Replaced and the Radiator isn't cracked!
NOTE; Fix ASAP!
2007-11-03 21:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to replace the water pump. Do you notice fluid on the ground after the car has been parked for a while? It appears that the water pump gasket has failed and you are losing coolant.
2007-11-03 08:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by Tom Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ought to b a caught thermostat or the radiator fan isn't turning..does it have a electric powered fan or belt pushed-if electric powered does the fan turn while the AC is grew to become on.. WHY did it overheat at the instant ?? referred to as overflow tank. If the water pump isn't turning U will even have the comparable subject ..
2016-12-08 10:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are adding water every 50kms, then you have a leak somewhere. Leak = no coolant = overheating.
Take the time to find the leak and all your other issues will go away...:)
2007-11-03 08:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the coolant system is fairly simple; but if its not circulating you might want to change the oil & check it close for water. if water is present then you most likely have a cracked head or head gasket-BIG HEADACHE. look around the engine compartment for obvious signs of leakage, this is usually a hose or hose clamp. another thing to check is the thermostat. hope this helps.
2007-11-03 08:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by mtdelp3 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Install a new water pump, and make sure you install a new thermostat at the same time because the old one will be damaged.
2007-11-04 00:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to take it to a garage, sounds like it's leaking somewhere and maybe a bad water pump.
2007-11-03 08:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by Introuble 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋