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1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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Rob22
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Dec 20, 2008, 1:07 AM
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1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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Hello,
Ive had this nissian 1991 bluebird SEsaloon for the last 5k kilometers and latley i have stoped driving it vey far (have to take time of work) becuase of this problem
After driving for about ten minutes the temp gauge creeps past the halfway point and something does not smell right
Not long after a hissing sound occurs and white/ smoke steam comes out from under the hood
I have taken a picture with a arrow where the smoke/ steam is coming from.
I have been topping up the coolant as it has been burning threw it, but topped it up yesterday and went for a 10min drive and still at the same level
A couple of days ago just before this problem happend i heard scraping sound a few times sounded like something was dragging under the car but nothing was there.
There is some white flakey stuff around by where the coolent tank is (pic attached) that was not there before this happnd
I hear liquid boiling after driving as well
Is not burning threw oil
So guttered this had to happen just before xmas and any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
Robert
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 20, 2008, 2:35 AM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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I'd start with a pressure check of the cooling system - when cool/cold and low as shown and listen/look for leaks using soapy water if need be on any gaskets and hoses involved with cooling system.
There was evidence of coolant on the white container (recovery tank perhaps?) in one pic and if not spilled there from filling it then it must have sprayed there from where it leaks.
So - pressure check first as it obviously consumes coolant/anti-freeze and simply being low alone it would overheat,
T
Ps: That actually looks pretty clean if origina in a 1991!
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Rob22
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Dec 20, 2008, 1:23 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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Thanks for the reply.
The coolant on the white continer was spilled from filling it yesterday
OK done some research on a pressure check and you need a pressure testing device, correct?
Is there any way to do a pressure test without having to buy diagnostic tools like this
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 20, 2008, 1:34 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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Never seen a Bluebird, but Nissan runs rubber coolant hoses under the large black cover on top. Try removing it so you can take a peek. The coolant lines I'm speaking of are about 3/8" to 1/2" in diameter. (sorry, the metric equivalent escapes me, right now).
Loren
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(This post was edited by Loren Champlain Sr on Dec 20, 2008, 1:35 PM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 20, 2008, 1:57 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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10 or 12mm - sorry to butt in!
T
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 20, 2008, 2:15 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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Tom; Always a pleasure! 
Loren
SW Washington
(This post was edited by Loren Champlain Sr on Dec 20, 2008, 2:15 PM)
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Rob22
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Dec 20, 2008, 2:24 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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Taken off that black cover and found the carberator, I see a few tubes about that size, i can unscrew them but then what am i looking for?
Rob
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Dec 20, 2008, 2:38 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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A very common leak is where the coolant lines run to the choke housing. The easiest way would be to pressurize the cooling system, then look for a leak. I'm pretty sure that you can run the engine with the air cleaner assy. off.
If there are vacuum lines connected to it, try to leave those connected, and just put the assy. off to the side.
Loren
SW Washington
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Rob22
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Dec 20, 2008, 3:29 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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Ok, I dont see any leaks, i have mixed differnt brand coolant in the past so i am going to flush the coolant and replace today.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 20, 2008, 5:45 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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To add: Different brands alone aren't really a problem. Almost all are Ethylene Glycol based - mostly just dye and additives that may be different.
With a pressure tester and a squirt bottle of soapy water (common dish soap with water) you can spray the areas hoses while under pressure and the leak should show - not unlike looking for a leak in a tire. Might save you draining and refilling it again to fix.
Note: Sometimes a rubber (or anything) can spray a fine "fish line" stream of coolant that you car barely see. Soapy water with air under pressure might show faster for those. Other leaks might be temp sensitive and some will not leak so fast with liquid as they would with plain air if pressure tested empty.
If in fact you find plain smaller hose at fault, if without sharp turns in them, generic hose will work. Make sure both ends are the same ID or "internal diameter" size. Some are clever and use two sizes so you are stuck to get an original or pre-made hose,
T
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Rob22
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Dec 20, 2008, 8:10 PM
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Re: 1991 Nissian Bluebird 1.8, 198Ks, OVERHEATING :(
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Thanks, i dont have any of those diagnostic tools such as a pressure tester so im going to bring it to a workshop tomorrow
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