overheating

sil8thyhavoc · #1 03-21-2005, 03:07 AM

i replaced the thermostat and yes it has the air bleeder and replaced the water pump. checked the coolant and everything. i got a remanufactured ka24e motor and im running 5-30w oil. it still overheating and i dont know wat else it could be. i also checked the radiator and water flows good. does anyone think its the oil or maybe the electric fan? i wired it to the eng ctrl fuse and it has a fuse link. it still overheats and i dont know what else it could be.

SHIFT_KA24DE · #2 03-21-2005, 12:57 PM

hrm.. thermo and water pump works? that's weird... well you are using 5w oil (which is pretty low) but that shouldn't be the problem causing overheating. Maybe you can remove the thermo... then the cooling will be on 24/7 no matter what the engine temperature is... hence, it might even keep the heating to a minimal. This isn't a definite or longterm solution so find the problem by testing things here and there. I just know my friends with aftermarket turbo setups remove that so it runs all the time instead of engaging after it hits so-many degrees and what not.

sry not much of help... but yea... 2 yen.

AWDSR20 · #3 03-21-2005, 01:09 PM

electric fan?? u don't have the clutch fan?

escort_gt2000 · #4 03-21-2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AWDSR20

electric fan?? u don't have the clutch fan?

i got a flex a lite electric fan. go to their website and get the control box. my dad works there so any questions you got email me at [email protected]

sil8thyhavoc · #5 03-22-2005, 01:48 AM

i have an electric fan no fan clutch. about removing the thermostat... CAN U EVEN DO THAT? will the car be fine?

DAS14SNIPER · #6 03-22-2005, 07:12 PM

its the your radiator cap!!!!!!!
its leaking pressure
best cap for it is the oem from dealer
trust me, its only about 20somethingbucks...
thats if u still got your stock radiator,oh take off any bugs or trash stuck
on it,it helps..(radiator) check your hoses for leaks.

i just changed my whole cooling system
and it still overheating and finally i changed the cap.
it thought it was good cuz it looked like new
but it was leaking.@#$%^##!!!!sh!!t

Chuki_breath · #7 03-22-2005, 09:38 PM

lol that sux bro. But atleast you know you have an updated cooling system.

91300zxtt · #8 03-22-2005, 09:44 PM

There is a possiblity that its the cap, however check the guage to make sure everything is copesetic as well. Another slight possibilty is( not trying to patronize you in any way) make sure you have the correct type of coolant. Should be green, if its orange/pink your usin the wrong stuff.

Tims_240 · #9 03-22-2005, 09:47 PM

wouldnt that suck if you put all that work into it and its just a friggin radiator cap...lol

Hit_N_Run-player · #10 03-22-2005, 09:59 PM

use a radiator testor to make sure it holds pressure. Let the testor sit, if pressure doesnt drop for like 10min, then your probably ok. And change the cap and see if that helps.

AWDSR20 · #11 03-22-2005, 09:59 PM

i have the nismo one !

mynismo · #12 03-23-2005, 09:48 AM

change radiator and get a good fan. radiator is most likely your prob.

sil8thyhavoc · #13 03-23-2005, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mynismo

change radiator and get a good fan. radiator is most likely your prob.

i seriousli doubt its the radiator. i took it out and put a garden hose to see if water flows and a lot of water comes out so yeah. but i think its the radiator cap cuz i havent changed it for like 3 yrs

SHIFT_KA24DE · #14 03-23-2005, 12:38 PM

haha... imagine that. sometimes... keeping things simple is good.

a freakin' rad cap.

Hit_N_Run-player · #15 03-23-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sil8thyhavoc

i seriousli doubt its the radiator. i took it out and put a garden hose to see if water flows and a lot of water comes out so yeah. but i think its the radiator cap cuz i havent changed it for like 3 yrs

I doubted my radiater too, then i found a hose leak so i replaced the radiator for nothing.lol

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