SkylineV35 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Today i went to nissan and ask if they had any specialists tools for airlock.. they sent me out a mechanic. Who started squeezing pipes and said oh these are rock solid its holding pressure like a pressure cooker. then he opened my radiator cap and coolant splashed out and he qickly closed it and said it shouldnt be doing that, to which i replied iv been driving for the past 20mins. He then announced that i have two blown headgaskets and thats why i have no heat? Guys please tell me this guy is being a donkey? I thought if your car is up to temperature and you open the radiator cap it will pour out regardless of headgasket or not? And then when i asked him would they be able to replace there he said oh we wouldnt touch that and id need my heads skimmed down too? My car is still overheating but just by a little over the half way line.. Are there any tell tale signs of blown headgasket i asked him and he said no!? I would have thought the oil would be mixed or pourin out black smoke or something surely? Edited January 26, 2014 by Ebized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 loss of power also if head gasket gone I would of thought. Also look for oil in the water tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 That's about right for a Nissan Garage, tell us which area you live in and somebody on here will point you in the right direction to somebody who knows what they are talking about. Frightening a so called mechanic opening the rad cap when hot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 head gasket - oil in the water, water in the oil, creamy mayo on the oil filler cap - usual signs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 loss of power also if head gasket gone I would of thought. Also look for oil in the water tank She still pulls as strong as i first got her theres no mix of coolant in water tank or oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 That's about right for a Nissan Garage, tell us which area you live in and somebody on here will point you in the right direction to somebody who knows what they are talking about. Frightening a so called mechanic opening the rad cap when hot.... :scare: Im in Cardiff, Ive been recommended niss tech in swansea, has anyone had any dealings with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 head gasket - oil in the water, water in the oil, creamy mayo on the oil filler cap - usual signs Oil cap is clean as a whistle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 More than likely just an air lock. Head gaskets are not prone to blowing. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 as above, sounds like an air lock, seems to be very common at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 You may be best off taking another look at what Ian posted http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/26296-recommendations/ Unless others on here know of other good independents in South Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Can I have that mech's number - he is good I have never seen anyone squeeze a pipe open a rad cap and diagnose both head gaskets blown without any further testing!! We could do with skills like that to call upon! or he is a numpty and you should ignore his diagnosis and go somewhere that actually run a few tests to prove their fault diagnosis! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 What a *****! I hope he got burns to his hands, face and arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I've only had standard free servicing in Swansea so far - so couldn't really say how good they are, but conversations with them are generally encouraging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Haha, total agree with keyser here. The rad cap even warns you not to open when the engine is hot doesn't it, every other car I has has done that, for now plainly obvious reasons! Edited January 16, 2014 by cs2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I think this guy was high/drunk or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Was this Wessex Nissan SkylineV35? If so they are absolutely rubbish. When I first got my Zed they caused damage to it when I took it to them for a simple job of replacing the spark plugs & then obviously charged be an arm & a leg for the work. PM sent. Edited January 16, 2014 by GMballistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 "too" should be "to" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 "too" should be "to" Ahh ffs. Finger slipped on my keyboard. Give me a break it's been a long day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Step, no wait run away from the so called Nissan mechanic! Have you checked to make sure both rad fans run when its on hot idle? a failed fan motor is a common problem and will lead to overheat at idle or slow moveing traffic, you can check the second fan is working by switching on the aircon, if its not you have found your problem. I think I have a spare fan motor knocking about somewhere from when I used to offer a repair service for them, that I may sell if you need one. Edited January 16, 2014 by Tricky-Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluke Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Would a faulty thermostat give him the same issues? I had similar problems on my MX5 and found that the thermostat wasn't opening properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 More than likely just an air lock. Head gaskets are not prone to blowing. Alex. Thanks Alex hearing that from you gives me much assurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Can I have that mech's number - he is good I have never seen anyone squeeze a pipe open a rad cap and diagnose both head gaskets blown without any further testing!! We could do with skills like that to call upon! or he is a numpty and you should ignore his diagnosis and go somewhere that actually run a few tests to prove their fault diagnosis! Haha Wessex Nissan Cardiff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Was this Wessex Nissan SkylineV35? If so they are absolutely rubbish. When I first got my Zed they caused damage to it when I took it to them for a simple job of replacing the spark plugs & then obviously charged be an arm & a leg for the work. PM sent. Thanks and recieved! Yeah I thought as I was out of options id drop in to see if they had any expert opinion and indeed they did lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Step, no wait run away from the so called Nissan mechanic! Have you checked to make sure both rad fans run when its on hot idle? a failed fan motor is a common problem and will lead to overheat at idle or slow moveing traffic, you can check the second fan is working by switching on the aircon, if its not you have found your problem. I think I have a spare fan motor knocking about somewhere from when I used to offer a repair service for them, that I may sell if you need one. No i think my fans are fine as when from cold start i let it heat up till fan kicks in and when i hit the aircon the second fan kicks in.I have uprated to a mishimoto fans and shroud due to fans not working lastime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Would a faulty thermostat give him the same issues? I had similar problems on my MX5 and found that the thermostat wasn't opening properly. Yeah I was wondering same thing or even water pump.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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