1997 Nissan Pickup Logo
Posted on Dec 29, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

My 97 nissan pickup v4 4x4 is overheating. I have replaced the thermostat, radiator, clutch fan, and the sending unit. What could still be there problem?

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Expert 454 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 13, 2011
Anonymous
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Mar 31, 2009
Answers
454
Questions
0
Helped
178833
Points
793

Hello, lilfilop and thank you for asking your question on Fixya!

Here is a simple process that will walk you through a few steps that will pinpoint the overheating problem on your
1997 Nissan Pickup, without even using any tools. It has helped millions of people, and I am certain that it will help you, because I wrote it for people in your exact situation.
How to diagnose your overheating
1997 Nissan Pickup

Get more great money saving tips and tricks about your vehicle from: twitter.com/acoates23234

Thanks for the vote, and good luck!

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

I have 85 nissan 720 pickup coolant temp does not get hot i have replaced radiator, thermostat, fan clutch truck will not reach normal temp

Please to use a thermometer in the radiator after the engine has run about 10 minutes to test the actual temperature of the coolant.
You may also choose to put a piece of flat cardboard over half of the front of the radiator to see if that makes it heat up more.
The temperature should be about 180 degrees, unless you have added a 160 degree thermostat to the engine, in the which case the radiator temperature should be nearly 160 degrees.
If the radiator shows the proper temperature, perhaps the temperature gauge on the dashboard or the engine block sending unit is defective.
God bless your efforts.
0helpful
1answer

Ford explorer 2007 v8 4.6 L Overheating in summer

chek if the electric fan is turning on when the ac is turned on
0helpful
1answer

Why is my 2005 Nissan Titan overheating in traffic?

Check to be sure that the fan shroud is intact in order to allow the fan to properly draw air through the radiator. Ensure that the radiator and A/C condenser cores are not clogged up with debris that can impede air flow. If these are all okay, you may need to replace the fan clutch as it may not be working correctly.
0helpful
1answer
1helpful
1answer

92 nissan 300zx air bubbles in radiator

Bad news is the air bubbles are actually exhaust gases entering your coolant, you have a blown head gasket, and or bad head, which is also the overheating concern.
0helpful
2answers

The electric radiator fan runs after truck is shut off. Will turn off after 30-40 min. Is this normal?

no it is not normal....have a repair shop check the coolant fan sending unit or the coolant fan relay...a bad sending unit maybe sending a false overheating signal to the fan causeing it to stay on or the on off fan relay maybe sticking on..an make sure the jeep is not actually running hot the temp guage maybe reading the wrong temp
0helpful
1answer

2000 EXPEDITION OVERHEATING 4 MILE AFTER LEAVING HOME NEW RADIATOR, FLUSH, AND NEW THERMOSTAT I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS

Here are a few things to try. Check your Radiator cap pressure as a weak cap will boil over more quickly. Replace your Temperature sending unit. There may be 2, one is for the dash gauge and the other is for engine control. Unless you have other signs of overheating you may not be overheating at all, just a bad sender.

Next, the cooling fan clutch is what the fan blade is mounted on. This is checked by using a Timing light with a RPM tach made into it. The fan clutch "locks" at a variable temperature. In cold weather it slips internally. In hot weather it engages or "locks". A mechanic measures the RPM of the blade to the RPM of the engine. This tells if the fan clutch is slipping too much internally.

Before considering a new water pump try a free scan at Autozone or Oreillys. If your Catalytic converters are plugged the engine will overheat. You should have a Code for this problem in the onboard computer. About all you can try after this is to remove the Thermostat completely and see if the engine still overheats.

You will have to replace the New Thermostat again because the other engine controls will not work right without it. But without the thermostat you can test for collapsed Radiator hoses at say 2500RPM or above. Thats about all I can think of, the water pump would cost the most. The cap, sensor-sender, fan clutch, and hoses are not that expensive.

1helpful
1answer

1989 Mazda B2600i pickup overheats. Replaced

you just said it you need a new fan clutch
6helpful
2answers

Overheating

The thermostat is behind the upper radiator hose...remove the upper radiator hose and loosen and then remove the two bolts on the outlet (where the upper radiator hose ends) The thermostat is inside that outlet...Another thing to check is if there is water in the oil...If there is water in the oil then it could have a head gasket problem..Did you ever replace the thermostat? If it is stuck then it would also cause overheating...Excessive exhaust backpressure because of a clogged catalytic converter could also cause overheating..Also check belt tension and condition. A loose belt that slips may prevent the water pump from circulating coolant fast enough and/or the fan from turning fast for proper cooling...Another thing it could be is a faulty Water pump -- Any wobble in the pump shaft or seepage would call for replacement. In some instances, a pump can cause an engine to overheat if the impeller vanes are badly eroded due to corrosion or if the impeller has come loose from the shaft. The wrong pump may also cause an engine to overheat. Some engines with serpentine drive belts require a special water pump that turns in the opposite direction of those used on the same engine with ordinary V-belts... Also check the Fan -- With mechanical fans, most overheating problems are caused by a faulty fan clutch, though a missing fan shroud can reduce the fan's cooling effectiveness by as much as 50% (depending on the fan's distance from the radiator) which may be enough to cause the engine to overheat in hot weather or when working hard.
2helpful
1answer

Overheating 97 V6 pontiac grand am

1 Inspect Cooling System Mix Coolant level low or flow is restricted. grey_line.gif 2 Inspect Belt Incorrectly routed, adjusted, tensioned, missing, or worn water pump belt(s). grey_line.gif 3 Inspect Oil Pan Gasket - Performance Ruptured, cracked or leaking radiator hose. grey_line.gif 4 Inspect Radiator Cap Worn or damaged radiator cap grey_line.gif 5 Inspect Thermostat Thermostat stuck closed grey_line.gif 6 Inspect Fan Blade Broken, missing, or defective fan blade(s). grey_line.gif 8 Inspect Water Pump Damaged, worn or leaking water pump. grey_line.gif 9 Inspect Intake Manifold Plenum - Perform Leaking water pump gasket. grey_line.gif 10 Inspect Cooling Fan Control Faulty cooling fan control or circuit. grey_line.gif 11 Inspect Cooling Fan Switch - Radiator Faulty radiator cooling fan switch or circuit. grey_line.gif 12 Inspect Engine Temperature Sensor Faulty engine temperature sensor or circuit. grey_line.gif 13 Inspect Temperature Switch Damaged or faulty temperature switch or temperature switch circuit. grey_line.gif 14 Inspect Fan Clutch Worn, loose or faulty fan clutch. grey_line.gif 15 Inspect Ported Vacuum Switch Damaged, leaking, or faulty ported vacuum switch. grey_line.gif 16 Inspect Radiator Obstructed radiator core or radiator cooling fins. grey_line.gif 17 Inspect Head Gasket - Performance Head gasket leaking coolant into cylinders
Not finding what you are looking for?

741 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Nissan Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Ronny Bennett Sr.
Ronny Bennett Sr.

Level 3 Expert

6988 Answers

Are you a Nissan Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...