by "Meatcoma" (mastapoof)
Published 02/22/2017 at 09:05
by "Meatcoma" (mastapoof)
Published 02/22/2017 at 09:05
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Previously I had sought help with an overheating issue on my sons 2001 Pathfinder.
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After replacing the radiator, water pump and thermostat we continued to experience overheating issues and no heat from the heater. I continued to diagnose it as air trapped somewhere in the system but a tech at a local nissan dealership attributed it to having used an aftermarket thermostat.
With this somewhat skeptical but at the same time believable information, I bought a thermostat from Nissan and installed it. I then used my new spill proof funnel(they really do work) to purge as much air from the system as I could. I ran it for about 15 minutes and it never got over 1/2 on the gauge so I decided to test drive it. I drove about 10 miles out and the hottest it got was 204.8(odbII bluetooth device and Torque lite) but still had no heat. I considered the overheating issue to be resolved.
The next day I had my son take it out for a spin, he turned the a/c on and then turned the heat back on and voila, heater worked and it never overheated. I think the overheating issue is resolved!
A few days later the alternator went out. While removing the alternator we noticed it was leaking coolant lol. I guess all the times coolant was spilled it ended up getting into the alternator and messed it up.
Replacing the alternator has been a bear but we will get the new one back in today!
Determined to get through all the issues.
TLDR: Good news! Overheating issue resolved. Bad news, alternator is out.
"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
02/22/2017 at 13:27, STARS: 1
Replace Alternator with small hamster on a wheel = profit.
"Meatcoma" (mastapoof)
02/22/2017 at 13:36, STARS: 0
Could not find any install videos for this.
"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
02/22/2017 at 15:07, STARS: 0
Damn :P
"Meatcoma" (mastapoof)
02/23/2017 at 08:31, STARS: 0
I should make one though.. Would be pretty badass right? Eh, but then I’d have to give you credit and if I made any money off of it, I’d have to give you creative rights moneyz... Too much work. Great Idea though.
"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
02/23/2017 at 08:34, STARS: 0
It’s true, my genius knows no bounds. Currently trying to work out an automated sustenance system for the little guy...washer fluid isn’t terribly healthy to drink. And we’ll need a mini air conditioner for his wheel....can get pretty roasty in there!
"Meatcoma" (mastapoof)
02/23/2017 at 09:08, STARS: 1
Just need to funnel outside air to him, no need for a mini a/c.