Nissan Pulsar 2000: How common are cracked heads?

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Nissan Pulsar 2000: How common are cracked heads?

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HOW common is it to crack an engine head in the N15 Nissan Pulsar? I had one crack earlier this year and it cost almost $3500 to repair. I was told this was a common problem with Pulsars, and it took only six months for the problem to recur. If it is the problem I have been told it is, should I look for another car and avoid the Pulsar?

Answered by CarsGuide

3 November 2006

Graham Smith

NISSAN service specialist Jerry Newman says he has never had a problem with the N15 cylinder head cracking, and reckons the $3500 cost to replace it is high. Because it has happened again so soon after replacing the head, and assuming the people who fitted the replacement head are reputable, I would look further for the cause of your problem. Consider a sticking thermostat, a leaking radiator or hoses, or incorrect coolant.

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Nissan Pulsar 2000: How common are cracked heads?

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