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200sx boostin
06-18-2012, 11:57 PM
I have replaced the thermostat and water pump with proper nissan replacements. the can runs fine for the 5-10mins then starts to overheat.

Car is a S14 200sx with -
S13 Redtop
Alloy radiator
Aftermarker twin fans
Top mount T3/T4
Running 16psi
3" stright through exaust
38mm wastegate
Z32 MAF
550cc injectors
Nistune chip with tune

Freakchakra
06-19-2012, 12:00 AM
Check your head gasket and use the search next time.

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200sx boostin
06-19-2012, 12:07 AM
what are the signs of a buggered headgasket ?

801nismo104
06-19-2012, 12:36 AM
do a compression test. is their coolant in your oil? or oil in your coolant?

MrSanchez925
06-19-2012, 12:42 AM
Did you burp your cooling system properly after replacing the thermostat and wp?

200sx boostin
06-19-2012, 03:17 AM
ok compression test 154,152,154,153 so its not the head gasket.

Sorry if this is a stupid question but what do do mean burp the cooling system

JasianBlazin
06-19-2012, 03:30 AM
ok compression test 154,152,154,153 so its not the head gasket.

Sorry if this is a stupid question but what do do mean burp the cooling system

run the car with the radiator cap off, and heater/fans on high.

Freakchakra
06-19-2012, 03:34 AM
Also elevate the front end to so the cap is higher than the engine

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