Water pump and radiator
Posted: 27 Mar 2023 10:58
Good morning
I need some advice on my 2004 4.8 Patrol
I replaced the water pump in April 2022 (bought from Nissan dealer) and now after 12000km it is leaking. I haven't removed it yet but it looks like it is leaking through the shaft. The original pump wasn't leaking but was starting to make a noise.
Where can I get a good quality pump to replace this one?
I installed a steel bumper and winch in 2021 and since then my car gets very hot when towing my caravan. The temp will rise up to about 5mm before H on the gauge. It usually happens going up steep hills and sometimes when driving 95km/h or more on a flat road with a headwind. I've replaced the water pump, thermostat, coolant (all from Nissan dealer) and viscous fan oil since but it didn't make any difference. I removed the number plate to see if that would help but it didn't. I removed the spotlights and it helped slightly but temps still rise more than halfway of the gauge. The radiator was replaced in 2019 but I can't remember the brand.
Has anybody else experienced the same issues?
Is there a radiator available that will have better cooling function?
Will it help if I install a switch to switch on the aircon fans without switching on the aircon itself?
I would really appreciate your advice on this.
I need some advice on my 2004 4.8 Patrol
I replaced the water pump in April 2022 (bought from Nissan dealer) and now after 12000km it is leaking. I haven't removed it yet but it looks like it is leaking through the shaft. The original pump wasn't leaking but was starting to make a noise.
Where can I get a good quality pump to replace this one?
I installed a steel bumper and winch in 2021 and since then my car gets very hot when towing my caravan. The temp will rise up to about 5mm before H on the gauge. It usually happens going up steep hills and sometimes when driving 95km/h or more on a flat road with a headwind. I've replaced the water pump, thermostat, coolant (all from Nissan dealer) and viscous fan oil since but it didn't make any difference. I removed the number plate to see if that would help but it didn't. I removed the spotlights and it helped slightly but temps still rise more than halfway of the gauge. The radiator was replaced in 2019 but I can't remember the brand.
Has anybody else experienced the same issues?
Is there a radiator available that will have better cooling function?
Will it help if I install a switch to switch on the aircon fans without switching on the aircon itself?
I would really appreciate your advice on this.