Index Nissan Nissan PULSAR N13 Series / ASTRA LD Series (1.6 and 1.8 Liter) 1987 – 1991 year - Service Manual
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Cooling and Heating Systems
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the cylinder head or cylinder block and renew the
(2) Crack in the cylinder head or cylinder block: Repair or renew as necessary.
NOTE; Check the engine for internal leak-
COOLANT LOSS BY OVERFLOW
(1) Overfull system: Drain the excess coolant from the system. (2) Faulty radiator cap: Renew the faulty cap. (3) Blocked radiator core tubes: Clean or renew the radiator core.
(4) Faulty thermostat: Renew the thermostat. freeze or corrosion inhibitor: Drain the system and
Renew the radiator cap if the sealing rubber has deteriorated. ENGINE OVERHEATING
(1) Radiator cap defective: Renew the radiator cap. (2) Incorrect fuel mixture: Check the fuel system as described in the Fuel and Engine Management (3) Obstructed air passage through the radiator core from the front to the rear: Blow the obstruction (4) Faulty thermostat: Renew the thermostat. the ignition timing as described in the Engine Tune-up (6) Incorrect valve timing: Set the valve timing as described in the Engine section.
(7) Loss of coolant from the overflow: Check and rectify as described under the heading Coolant (8) Poor circulation: Check and rectify as de- scribed under the heading Coolant Circulation Faulty. (9) Low engine oil level: Stop the engine imme- diately and replenish the oil in the sump. (10) Restricted muffler, catalytic converter or damaged tailpipe, accompanied by loss of power: (11) Incorrectly adjusted or dragging brakes: Check and rectify by adjustment or renewal of (12) Faulty temperature gauge and/or sender unit: Check and rectify as necessary. NOTE: Engine overheating is indicated by
Overheating is usually accompanied by steam emitting from the coolant overflow
COOLANT CIRCULATION FAULTY
(1) Partial blockage of the radiator core tubes: reverse flush or renew the radiator core. (2) Sludge deposits in the engine water jacket: Clean and flush the engine water jacket and add (3) Faulty water pump: Renew the water pump. lower radiator hose and check the radiator core tubes. (6) Insufficient coolant in the system: Replenish the coolant and check for leaks. NOTE: If rust or sludge deposits are sus-
2. HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER TROUBLE SHOOTING
NO HOT AIR INSIDE VEHICLE
Faulty thermostat: Renew the thermostat.
Blocked heater hoses: Remove the blockage.
NOTE: Ensure that the engine is reaching normal operating temperature. If in doubt
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