heater NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Engine Lubrication And Cooling System Workshop Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
Coolicg Circuit
To avoid danger of being scalded, never attempt to drain coolant when engine is hot.
Always replace with new gasket and O-ring.
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Radlaror
f
+ -
Thermostat
water OuIlet Thermostat
housing
1 Thermostat Open
Thermostat Closed
I intake manifold
(Water parragel Heater
Cylinder block Cylinder head t
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COOLING SYSTEM
-Changing Engine Coolant
Refer to Changing Engine Coolant in section
MA If the hoses connecting engine and heater
have
been disconnected to dismount heater core
unit and engine. always perform the following
work before filling with engine coolant
Set the heater temperature lever or button to
"Full Hot" position
Disconnect the upper hose from water cock,
and
fill the heater core unit with 500 mP (16.9
US fl 02, 17 6 Imp fl 02) or more of coolant
1
2
DO not remove englne ter
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3 Connect the hoses.
-Checking Cooling Systern-
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine
IS
hot, serious burns could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator
Wrap
a thick cloth around cap and carefully re-
move the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow
built-up pressure
to escape and then turn the cap
all the way off.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check hoses for proper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage,
loose connections, chafing and deteriora-
tion
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
Apply pressure to the cooling system by means of
a tester to check for leakage
Test i ng pressure.
157 kPa (1 6 kg/cm2, 23 psi)
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
Apply pressure to radiator cap by means of
a cap
tester to see if it is satisfactory
Radiator cap relief pressure:
59 - 98 kPa (0.6 - 1.0 kglcm' , 9 - 14 psi)
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