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  • 09 July 2009

L. Campbell
Bundoora

Q

I HAVE owned my 1989 Nissan Skyline since new. It's now done 260,000km, but on hot days the temperature gauge goes to the top of the scale with or without the airconditioning on. I have had dual electric fans installed without improvement. My coolant has been changed and the radiator has been flushed. Do you have you any ideas?

Graham Smith
Ask Smithy

ATHE R31 Skyline is robust and generally reliable once you've become used to the howling diff. I'd suggest you test for leaks from cylinder to cylinder and from each cylinder to the water jacket. It could be a head gasket leak.

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  • I’ve had the same problem with my r31 check the thermostat and radiator but replace the temp sensor. I also have installed a clutch fan to improve things.

    brendan of sydney Posted on 08 August 2011 8:16pm

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