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Forum Name: Micra
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URL: http://www.forum.clubnissan.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=4589
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Topic: Engine Problems

Posted By: collinsc
Subject: Engine Problems
Date Posted: 05 August 2011 at 21:35

Hi
Having a problem with my Nissan Micra Vibe (51 Plate). I
topped up the radiator with coolant (as id not done it
for a while) - about 50/50 water to coolant. I took the
car out for a 10 min drive and when i came back i heard
some spurting and it sounded like the engine fan was
going (more so than normal). The engine itself felt very
warm to the touch (is that normal for a short drive!?)

I may have some technical terms above wrong as i'm not
that knowledgeable!

Prior mail for reference:
http://www.clubnissan.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?
TID=3948

The other minor problem i have is that after filling the
washer reservoir it appeared to mostly leak out - whilst
i was stood there - yet you look in the reservoir and you
can see a certain amount of fluid in the bottom. Might
this mean there is a hole in the reservoir, but half way
up!!!??

Advice very much appreciated.

Thanks

Replies:

Posted By: collinsc
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 14:29

Took it out again today and the engine is over heating
(radiator gauge was heading to 3/4) - can anyone advise!?
thanks

Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 15:45

over heating could be a number of things if it hasnt done it before i would check the rad cap, if its letting passed the system will loose pressure/water and tend to over heat causing the fan to kick in

where did you top the coolant up ?? the expansion bottle ??

Posted By: collinsc
Date Posted: 06 August 2011 at 17:56

it has done it once before - the drive belt had snapped.

the radiator pressure cap. 13 in the picture...
http://www.clubnissan.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?
TID=3948&PN=0&TPN=1

thanks