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fufanu180
08-05-2010, 09:22 PM
I've had this problem of getting too hot for a while. I've bled and re-bled the system and I'm still running hot. Would a new radiator fix this problem?


I think I've done absolutely everything I know how to fix it but this Texas heat is killing me...and my car.


I need some feedback guys.


Please.
Sileighty_85
08-05-2010, 09:51 PM
yes it will help, Your old Rad is probably rusted and the Veins are probably clogged

Also make sure there is not crap infront of the Rad keeping air from flowing through as

as well as making sure what ever fans you are using are working properly
LayNLow
08-05-2010, 09:52 PM
It would help to know whats done to your car, mainly the cooling system/engine.
fufanu180
08-05-2010, 09:57 PM
I've put a nismo thermostat in and that's pretty much it for the cooling part.


Oh and I have dual altima fans.
Sileighty_85
08-05-2010, 10:04 PM
I've put a nismo thermostat in and that's pretty much it for the cooling part.


Oh and I have dual altima fans.

are they wired correctly? meaning are they pull air through the Rad?
fufanu180
08-05-2010, 10:07 PM
Yes they pull and don't push.

I heard you can put the fans on high by bridging the two positives but I was also told that's not recommended.
jamanrr
08-06-2010, 12:19 AM
Yes they pull and don't push.

I heard you can put the fans on high by bridging the two positives but I was also told that's not recommended.


yeah they are meant to run on high run a relay and you should be fine. Is your waterpump bad? Also mechanical fan and shroud is better if you can deal with the added pain in the ass of working around it?
fufanu180
08-06-2010, 06:44 AM
Oh I see. Well I'll bridge them today then.

For some reason I just don't like the mechanical fan and shroud. I guess it's cause I feel that it looks tacky. But to each his own.


I'll do the fan thing today and see if it helps.


If not then j guess a new radiator is in order. Oh and if I want to try and rebleed the system should I go with the bleeder screw method on the water neck or should I jack the car up method?
fufanu180
08-06-2010, 08:05 AM
Whatcha think?
JDMRIDDAZ
08-06-2010, 05:07 PM
u need to c if u have combustion leaking into water...
the altima fans should b run on high but u need to use 8g wire or u will start a fire
and i run no therm, on my sr wit no issues.wit altima fans on high
fufanu180
08-06-2010, 08:52 PM
OH so your saying you think it might be a head gasket leak?


IT did this before and the car blew the head gasket so I replaced it with an apexi metal one. I'm hopingthat that isn't the problem.

Getting a koyo radiator Monday so hope fully that will help.


220 when getting into it. That's a little high.
fufanu180
08-07-2010, 10:44 AM
u need to c if u have combustion leaking into water...
the altima fans should b run on high but u need to use 8g wire or u will start a fire
and i run no therm, on my sr wit no issues.wit altima fans on high

What gauge wire do the altima fans come stock with?