Car engine cooling system Nissan Bluebird T12

General description of the cooling system
The cooling system is sealed and consists of a radiator, water pump, thermostat, electric cooling fan, expansion tank and connecting hoses. The system operates as...

Technical maintenance
1. Check the coolant level every week with the engine and radiator cold. 2. Check the level in the expansion tank; if the level is below the mark "Min", add to the mark...

Cooling system — draining fluid
1. Drain the coolant from the cooling system when the engine and radiator are cold. 2. Move the heater temperature control lever to the maximum position "Hot". 3. To...

Cooling system — flushing
1. Over time, the cooling system may gradually lose efficiency as the radiator core becomes clogged with rust, water scale and other deposits. To minimize this, Nissan...

Cooling System — Filling
1. After draining and flushing the cooling system, reinstall the drain plug and lower hose. Don't forget to install the cylinder block drain plug or heater supply pipe...

Coolant mixture
1. Antifreeze in the coolant must be replaced evenly (see " Maintenance "). This is necessary not only to maintain the properties of the antifreeze, but also to prevent...

Drive belt — adjustment, removal and installation
Note: Location of drive belts for water pump, generator. power steering pump and air conditioning compressor varies according to the model - see Fig. 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7....

Cooling system hoses and connections — removal, installation and inspection
Note: In some cases, the direction of coolant circulation is indicated by an arrow at the end of the hose (photo). 8.0. Upper radiator hose connection (vertical flow...

Radiator and expansion tank — removal, inspection and installation
Radiator 1. On turbocharged models, loosen the clamps securing the air intake pipework and jet muffler assembly to the airflow meter and turbogenerator. Unscrew the bolt...

Electric cooling fan — check, removal and installation
Examination 1. Engine (And) The cooling fan is powered directly from the battery through a fuse link and relay. This relay (fan motor) - powered by switching voltage...

Thermostat — removal, checking and installation
1. Drain about 2 liters of refrigerant from the system. 2. Disconnect the upper hose from the thermostat housing cover, unscrew the bolt, remove the cover (photo). 11.3....

Cooling system electrical switches — inspection, removal and installation
Electric cooling fan thermal switch 1. Be guided Chapter 10 from this Section for a quick test that should identify defective switches. 2. To carry out a full test, the...

Water pump — removal and installation
Note: When the water pump fails, refrigerant leaks from the right end of the pump. A defective pump cannot be repaired. In the event of a breakdown, the pump must be...

Troubleshooting — Cooling System
Note: This Chapter does not provide comprehensive troubleshooting information, but describes more general damage that may be encountered during the life of the vehicle....