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nissan3
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Feb 10, 2012, 10:31 AM
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2003 NISSAN SENTRA-
OVERHEATING CONSTANTLY- THERMOSTAT REPLACED, HOSES, NEW RADIATOR-FLUSHED-SPENT OVER $500 AND THE CAR STILL OVERHEATS AND HAS NO HEAT------- WITS END HELP.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 10, 2012, 11:55 AM
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Blown head gasket would do it. This POS cars can't tolerate overheating or they blow like a pin on a balloon,
T
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nissan3
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Feb 10, 2012, 1:22 PM
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Head gasket was checked a month ago, when the problem started... then work done.. ran fine for a few weeks, then started again.
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Hammer Time
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Feb 10, 2012, 1:31 PM
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Head gaskets aren't always easy to confirm.
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Discretesignals
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Feb 10, 2012, 3:12 PM
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1.8L or 2.5L?
If they did the head gasket, did they determine why the gasket went? Usually head gaskets don't blow unless something makes them go especially when they are the MLS type as you have.
How is the coolant level in the radiator (not reservoir) with the engine cold? Do the cooling fans work?
No heater could mean you either have air in the system or no flow. Air can come from a leak in the coolant system or combustion gasses getting into the coolant system. No flow could be a clogged core or broken water pump impeller.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Feb 10, 2012, 3:16 PM)
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nissan3
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Feb 10, 2012, 3:18 PM
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Head gasket did not go, however it was tested and checked out fine. I have to keep filling the radiator, level is fine when cold. Fans work, although seems they should come on more often. Thanks very much for the info..
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nissan3
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Feb 10, 2012, 3:19 PM
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1.8 btw.
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nissan3
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Feb 10, 2012, 3:23 PM
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radiator is brand new, so leak could be elsewhere??
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Discretesignals
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Feb 10, 2012, 3:37 PM
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Sure can. There is a tool that can pressurize the coolant system without the engine running, so you can find leaks. Pressure test when cold.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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Hammer Time
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Feb 10, 2012, 4:01 PM
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He said they "checked" the gasket, not replaced it. I don';t have any faith at all in their testing.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 10, 2012, 8:08 PM
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Really doesn't matter IMO whether new or not if still overheating it (head or head gasket) could have gone bad on your way home. Keep driving these type engines and overheating just give up and get a real car,
T
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nissan3
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Feb 10, 2012, 8:28 PM
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Spoke to quite a few ppl today and they seem to think its the head gasket.. Not what I wanted to hear..
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 10, 2012, 8:41 PM
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Deal with real mechanics not whatever some people may think. You'll lose this whole engine if you don't act prudently if it's not hopeless already to save a buck,
T
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nissan3
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Feb 10, 2012, 8:58 PM
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Okay TOM=== got it. I really don't need your sarcasm anymore.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 10, 2012, 11:54 PM
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You can't soar with the Eagles when you are advised in person (not here) by turkeys!
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nissan3
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Feb 11, 2012, 7:05 AM
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You seem to be the TURKEY- everyone else here has been helpful-get a life.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 11, 2012, 12:26 PM
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I was pivotal in starting this site - all for free/gratis. Don't own it nor involved but #1 here trying my butt off to help folks for free on line and you would see ads that pay for this.
If you don't like this site please leave. Regulars here be them moderators or not are noticed. All mods can screw you into admission and ban you! I choose not.
Say your feelings as you just did and I'll survive with the bull trying to assist you in whatever and it's your turn to admit your own flaws,
Tom Greenleaf
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(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Feb 11, 2012, 12:28 PM)
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nissan3
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Feb 11, 2012, 1:38 PM
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AS a woman, I truly appreciate sites-forums such as this. I am not here to criticize, but just get some sound advice. Not to be rude, but none of your comments were pivotal in determining what the problem is with my car. THANK YOU CARJUNKY.COM
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 12, 2012, 3:44 AM
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Women? What made you think I am guy? Perhaps I'm not? Avatar shows my cat on purpose not to brag about surreal credentials.
The other techs with more current data and not retire-ired assess I am haven't made a comment on this so far. So be it..............
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