1984 NISSAN 300ZX radiator cap

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
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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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COOLING SYSTEM -Water Pump-
Drain coolant from right side drain cocks on cylin-
der block and radiator CAUTION.
When removing water pump assembly, be careful
16- 21 N m I1 6 2 1 kgm. 12- Eft-lbl Always replace with new gasket.
To avoid deforming timing cover, make sure there
is adequate clearance between cover and hose
clamp.
After installing water pump, connect hose
and
tester.
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Inspection
end play and rough operation clamp securely, then check for leaks using cap
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S. D.S.)
Engine Cooling System
Radiator
Unit kPa lkg/cm'. psi1
Cap relief pressure
Leakase terr mesure
59 98106 10.9-141
157
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Thermostat
Standard
76 5 I1701 Valve opentng temperature
Maximum
valve lift
"C I'FI
mmPC Id FI 10190 IO 39/194) ~ ~~~
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Fan coupling
Cut Off point rpm LOW 750
Hlgh Except turbo model 2.450
Turbo model 2.700
Low+ Hightemperature'C I'FI 60.70 1140.1581
Temperature switch (Turbocharged model)
Operatmg temperatwe
OFF - ON "C I'FI 100 (2121
Tightening torque
Unit Nm kgm ft-lb
Water pump securing bolt 16 -21 1621 12-15
Thermostat housing 16-21 16-21 12-15 securing bolt
Water inlet securing bolt
16. 21 16-21 12-15
Water outlet securing bolt 16.21 16-21 12-15
Coolant filler housing bolt 3 - 4 03-04 22-29
Radiator securing bolt 3 -4 03-04 22-29
Radiator hose clamp 3-5 03-05 22-36
Cooling fan securing bolt 6 - 10 06-10 43-72
Fan Coupling securing bolt 6 - 10 06-10 43-72
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SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Tool number
(Kent-Moore
No ) Tool name
EG17650300 Radiator cap tester adapter
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