lock NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Engine Cooling System Workshop Manual

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items

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ENGINE COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANTPFP:KQ100
InspectionNBS0001U
LEVEL CHECK

Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the
“MIN” to “MAX” range when engine is cool.

Adjust the engine coolant level as necessary.
LEAK CHECK

To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system with
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap
tester adapter (commercial service tool) (A).
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant
escaping from radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator
damage.
NOTE:
In a case that engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Engine CoolantNBS0001V
WARNING:

To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.

Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove cap. First, turn cap a quarter of a turn to
release built-up pressure. Then turn cap all the way.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove undercover with power tool.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap.
When drain all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on engine cylinder block.
Refer to EM-108, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
SMA412B
Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2 , 23 psi)
PBIC5072E
PBIC0893E

ENGINE COOLANT
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3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-12, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-111,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug (1) on heater hose.
4. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute
to allow air in system to escape.

Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or
equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS".

When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug with new O-ring.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000
rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
2 : Heater hose
: Vehicle front
PBIC5029E
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approx. 9.0 (9 - 1/2 US qt, 7- 7/8 lmp qt)
PBIC5073E
Reservoir tank capacity (at “MAX” level)
: 0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
Air relief plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
SMA412B

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7. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).

Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer
drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no
longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-111,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug (1) on heater hose.
3. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill radiator and
reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-10, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
2 : Heater hose
: Vehicle front
PBIC5029E
Air relief plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)

WATER PUMP
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WAT E R P U MPPFP:21020
Removal and InstallationNBS00022

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
CAUTION:

When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belt.

Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.

After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator
cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool).
REMOVAL
1. Remove front timing chain case. Refer to EM-44, "FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE" .
2. Remove timing chain tensioner (primary) as follows:
a. Remove lower mounting bolt (1).
b. Loosen upper mounting bolt (2) slowly, and then turn chain ten-
sioner (primary) (3) on the upper mounting bolt so that plunger
(4) is fully expanded.
NOTE:
Even if plunger is fully expanded, it is not dropped from the body
of timing chain tensioner (primary).
c. Remove upper mounting bolt, and then remove timing chain tensioner (primary).
3. Remove water pump as follows:
a. Remove three water pump mounting bolts. Secure a gap between water pump gear and timing chain, by
turning crankshaft counterclockwise until timing chain looseness on water pump sprocket becomes maxi-
mum.
1. Timing chain tensioner (primary) 2. Water pump 3. O-ring
4. O- ring
A. Identify with yellow paint mark B.Identify with light blue paint mark
Apply engine coolant
PBIC5030E
PBIC4938E

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b. Screw M8 bolts (A) [pitch: 1.25 mm (0.049 in) length: approx. 50
mm (1.97 in)] into water pumps upper and lower mounting bolt
holes until they reach timing chain case. Then, alternately
tighten each bolt for a half turn, and pull out water pump (1).
CAUTION:

Pull straight out while preventing vane from contacting
socket in installation area.

Remove water pump without causing sprocket to contact
timing chain.
c. Remove M8 bolts and O-rings from water pump (1).
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble water pump.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for badly rusted or corroded water pump body assembly.

Check for rough operation due to excessive end play.

Replace water pump, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new O-rings to water pump.

Apply engine oil to O-rings (1) and engine coolant to O-ring
(3) as shown in the figure.

Locate O-ring (1) with yellow paint mark (A) to engine front
side.

Locate O-ring (3) with light blue paint mark (B) to rear side.
2. Install water pump.
CAUTION:
Do not allow cylinder block to nip O-rings when installing water pump.

Make sure that timing chain and water pump sprocket are engaged.

Insert water pump by tightening mounting bolts alternately and evenly.
3. Install timing chain tensioner (primary) as follows:
a. Turn crankshaft clockwise so that timing chain on the timing chain tensioner (primary) side is loose.
PBIC4939E
SLC943A
2 : Water pump
PBIC5074E

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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPINGPFP:11060
Removal and InstallationNBS00024

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Remove undercover with power tool.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and from water drain plug at the
front of cylinder block. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and CO-23, "WATER PUMP" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove air duct and air cleaner case (RH, LH). Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove radiator hose (upper), heater hoses and water hoses.
6. Remove the following parts, when remove water outlet.

A/T fluid charging pipe (A/T models): Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .

Intake manifold collector: Refer to EM-17, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
7. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor as necessary.
1. Clamp 2. Water hose 3. Water outlet (rear)
4. Gasket 5. Washer 6. Engine coolant temperature sensor
7. O-ring 8. Water outlet pipe 9. Water outlet (front)
10. Clamp 11. Radiator hose (upper) 12. Gasket
13. Heater pipe 14. Clamp 15. Water hose
16. Clamp 17. Heater hose 18. Water bypass pipe
19. O-ring 20. Heater hose
A. To EVAP piping B. To heater core C. To radiator
D. To electric throttle control actuator
PBIC5134E