dyi thermostat easy or hard
02-02-2001, 11:17 AM
#2
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Slow
Is it slow to warm up? That's the problem I had, and after I replaced the thermostat,the heater felt stronger even thought the temp needle showed the same location on the gauge.
As far as changing it, take a look at my old post. Scroll down a little bit.
https://maxima.org/forums/showthread...threadid=19889
Make sure you use a genuine Nissan thermostat (82 C), aftermarket thermostats just aren't the same. Cost of a genuine thermostat is under $15, so it's not that expensive.
As far as changing it, take a look at my old post. Scroll down a little bit.
https://maxima.org/forums/showthread...threadid=19889
Make sure you use a genuine Nissan thermostat (82 C), aftermarket thermostats just aren't the same. Cost of a genuine thermostat is under $15, so it's not that expensive.
06-11-2001, 10:46 PM
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Re: Slow
Originally posted by Tom
Is it slow to warm up? That's the problem I had, and after I replaced the thermostat,the heater felt stronger even thought the temp needle showed the same location on the gauge.
As far as changing it, take a look at my old post. Scroll down a little bit.
https://maxima.org/forums/showthread...threadid=19889
Make sure you use a genuine Nissan thermostat (82 C), aftermarket thermostats just aren't the same. Cost of a genuine thermostat is under $15, so it's not that expensive.
Is it slow to warm up? That's the problem I had, and after I replaced the thermostat,the heater felt stronger even thought the temp needle showed the same location on the gauge.
As far as changing it, take a look at my old post. Scroll down a little bit.
https://maxima.org/forums/showthread...threadid=19889
Make sure you use a genuine Nissan thermostat (82 C), aftermarket thermostats just aren't the same. Cost of a genuine thermostat is under $15, so it's not that expensive.
Is the stock thermostat on the VG engine 76.5C or is it 82C?
Courtesy lists two of them. Which is better and why?
06-11-2001, 11:35 PM
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IIRC...the lower one is better because it allows coolant to start flowing through the radiator faster which lets the engine run cooler.
Im not sure I know what the degrees are for. Maybe the coolant temp?
EX - If your thermo needs to get to a higher temp before it opens, your engine will run slightly hotter. If it needs a lower temp, the car will run cooler.
Im not sure I know what the degrees are for. Maybe the coolant temp?
EX - If your thermo needs to get to a higher temp before it opens, your engine will run slightly hotter. If it needs a lower temp, the car will run cooler.
06-12-2001, 06:40 PM
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Thermostat
The degrees are in Celsius (metric) as it is a Japanese car and it refers to the temperature when the thermostat is fully open. My car came with the 82 C thermostat stock.
The engine warms up quickly and the heater works fine during the winter with the 82 C thermostat.
If you live somewhere really hot or race your car, the 76.5 C thermostat maybe the way to go, but for normal driving, 82 C is fine.
The engine warms up quickly and the heater works fine during the winter with the 82 C thermostat.
If you live somewhere really hot or race your car, the 76.5 C thermostat maybe the way to go, but for normal driving, 82 C is fine.
06-12-2001, 06:51 PM
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Re: Thermostat
Originally posted by Tom
The degrees are in Celsius (metric) as it is a Japanese car and it refers to the temperature when the thermostat is fully open. My car came with the 82 C thermostat stock.
The engine warms up quickly and the heater works fine during the winter with the 82 C thermostat.
If you live somewhere really hot or race your car, the 76.5 C thermostat maybe the way to go, but for normal driving, 82 C is fine.
The degrees are in Celsius (metric) as it is a Japanese car and it refers to the temperature when the thermostat is fully open. My car came with the 82 C thermostat stock.
The engine warms up quickly and the heater works fine during the winter with the 82 C thermostat.
If you live somewhere really hot or race your car, the 76.5 C thermostat maybe the way to go, but for normal driving, 82 C is fine.
Thanks Tom. That was definately the answer I was looking for.
06-15-2001, 07:41 AM
#9
He has the ve engine
Replacing the thermostate in the ve is a snap. I'd say maybe a .5hr job for the first timer. you need to drain the coolant, remove two bolts holding the thermostate housing, the housing will stick so I used a piece of wood and a hammer to knock loose the seal that the silicon made. Then clean both surfaces of all old silicon, apply new silicone and insert the new thermo. then bolt it back together and put in the coolant. Voila!! your done. Peace of cake.
06-15-2001, 09:52 AM
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Originally posted by Pervis Anathema
Changing the thermostat is relatively complicated. You have to take off the water pump to get to it. Replacing the water pump is listed as a 3.5 hour job.
Changing the thermostat is relatively complicated. You have to take off the water pump to get to it. Replacing the water pump is listed as a 3.5 hour job.
You do not have to take the waterpump off to change the thermostat. And it is a relatively EASY. Eric93SE procedure is also true for VG engines.
Are you sure you are talking about Maximas Pervis?
05-27-2011, 04:07 AM
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How to replace the thermostat
Is it slow to warm up? That's the problem I had, and after I replaced the thermostat,the heater felt stronger even thought the temp needle showed the same location on the gauge.
As far as changing it, take a look at my old post. Scroll down a little bit.
https://maxima.org/forums/showthread...threadid=19889
Make sure you use a genuine Nissan thermostat (82 C), aftermarket thermostats just aren't the same. Cost of a genuine thermostat is under $15, so it's not that expensive.
As far as changing it, take a look at my old post. Scroll down a little bit.
https://maxima.org/forums/showthread...threadid=19889
Make sure you use a genuine Nissan thermostat (82 C), aftermarket thermostats just aren't the same. Cost of a genuine thermostat is under $15, so it's not that expensive.
05-31-2011, 11:43 PM
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So if its 100 degrees down here in the south, The 76.5 thermostat would be the one to get? What about normal days? And also the winter? would the lower temp thermostat affect the heating performance in the car? Just wanna make sure I get the right thermostat. The last one I bought was from autozone, and it looked alot different than the stock one. It was a stant brand, and im not currently sure of the degrees in which it opens up. Havent changed it in nearly three years, So this time, I will probaly go with the oem one.
06-01-2011, 08:56 AM
#16
So if its 100 degrees down here in the south, The 76.5 thermostat would be the one to get? What about normal days? And also the winter? would the lower temp thermostat affect the heating performance in the car? Just wanna make sure I get the right thermostat. The last one I bought was from autozone, and it looked alot different than the stock one. It was a stant brand, and im not currently sure of the degrees in which it opens up. Havent changed it in nearly three years, So this time, I will probaly go with the oem one.
06-01-2011, 10:27 AM
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If your temp is in the middle where it belongs I would say your thermostat is fine. If it was no good 99% of the time it would freeze shut and you would be over heating. The chance it has frozen open is slim to none.
I would think maybe you have an air lock in your heater lines and the water is not circulating properly
I would think maybe you have an air lock in your heater lines and the water is not circulating properly
06-01-2011, 12:19 PM
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If your temp is in the middle where it belongs I would say your thermostat is fine. If it was no good 99% of the time it would freeze shut and you would be over heating. The chance it has frozen open is slim to none.
I would think maybe you have an air lock in your heater lines and the water is not circulating properly
I would think maybe you have an air lock in your heater lines and the water is not circulating properly
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