Osakakev

Hi 

My 2006 350z has recently started blowing cold air whilst idle and even when moving it wasn’t as hot as it used to be. 
 

Today at the end of a 30 minute drive the fans came on and didn’t go off, the stock temp gauge moved to the middle but my aftermarket temp gauge was at c85 and normally fans don’t kick in until 95.

Other things which maybe related;

Squeal from the engine bay (sounds like belts)

Aftermarket oil temperature gauge has been bouncing but when settled reads normal

6/7 months ago it has a new radiator, cap, hoses and thermostat 

Any help would be appreciated 

Kev

Thanks Coz, I appreciate the reply

I will remove this weekend and see if I can see anything 

Hi,

Sorry for the noob questions but I want to replace my cone filter. Do I just unscrew the existing one at the end and screw the new one on? Also how to I figure out the size, measure the intake? 

Thank you!

Thanks Olly.

Yeah probably do what you said but just found out my Greddy oil cooler hoses are leaking so will put that to top of the list

Thanks Paul.

Do I need to make any modifications to put the original back? Car has some expensive mods so surprised they would have changed it if original is better unless it was just for sound?

Thanks Jack appreciate the reply.

Yeah happy enough with it at the moment and car is definitely on the loud side.

Can I just replace it with any cone filter or does it need to be a HPI one?

To be honest I haven’t as I have zero knowledge on so any suggestion would be appreciated!

Kev

Hi,

I want to replace the air filter on my 06 JDM as it has been on since my purchase (3 years ago) and not sure when it was originally installed.

It’s an API brand but can only find replacements in Japan. Do I need to use the same brand? I can’t tell if it’s a cotton or stainless?

I’ve attached some pictures

Thank you in advance!

Kev

7 minutes ago, davey_83 said:

As the entire vehicle isn't the same colour as in engine bay, it might be a non factory paint close to temper orange which is a HR only colour 

It’s definitely not standard as paint code for car is silver 😂

34 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said:

Looks like temper orange to me.

 

Go to any paint shop and they will confirm the colour using their paint swatch cards and they will also be able to mix the paint up for you.

 

Thank you 👍

4 hours ago, Ekona said:

Looks like Sunset from that photo, but if it’s non-standard then it could literally be anything. Can prob get a pen from any NMD, but it could stand out more than the scuff. Any pics of the damage?

Will get into body shop and full respray it just want to make it less obvious for now

Hi

My 350 is a Japanese import with non standard colour and a Weber Sports body kit and I have a little bumper damage.
 

I’m after a touch up pen as a temporary measure but how can I find the correct paint? It’s a small amount of damage and will be temporarily so roughly similar will be ok for now.

I’ve attached a picture of anyone can guess 🤣

Thank you 

Hi, I bought this code reader for my 2006 JDM import;

ANCEL JP700 JOBD OBD2 Japanese Car Scanner, JDM Automotive Code Reader Check Engine Light OBDII Diagnostic Scan Tool for Toyota Nissan Honda Mazda Subaru Vehicle Diagnosis

On JOBD I get a fault code U1001 Can Comm Circuit but when I use the JOBD option it says no fault codes…

I don’t have issues (other than faulty oil pressure gauge/wiring)

Any ideas why it’s only showing up on one option and what is it?

Cheers

Thank you, will do!

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a garage in the North West that knows their way around a 350?

I believe TDI has closed permanently

Cheers 

I know the nismo opens earlier so thought newer and bigger radiator might need that.

Yes could be but strange it's 6/7 weeks afterwards 

Just some more info;

Heater is super hot when driving on motorway but gets colder the slower I go and the temps rise.

The aftermarket sensor (cut into top radiator hose) does not seem to be giving correct readings anymore. It goes to max 90c but fan is already on which was not the case before. (Used to come on at 95c. The stock temp gauge also goes to the middle when idle for a while but aftermarket is still at 90c (in theory this should be higher as got to 90c regularly before whilst staying at quarter mark).

Hope this makes sense lol

Cheers, might give it to a different garage to sort as don't have any axle stands 

Checked and radiator also full

Thanks Zalas.

So either still a small airlock or thermostat. Would upgrading the radiator and leaving stock (assume from 2006) thermostat cause this? 

I'm definitely not losing any coolant out of the reservoir tank (i.e. it's not bubbling over)

I do loose a bit from the temp adaptor but minimal and probably just needs tightening up (it's new along with the hoses)

It's just under the full mark.

It's always moved slightly from hot to cold but nothing big (not sure if this is normal).

Sorry not sure what you mean by staying pressurised? Don't know massive amount about cars tbh

Thanks Davey.

I'm fairly sure the heaters were working after it was re-bled the first time and the fans were definitely kicking and going off once cooled down as normal so it's only happened in the last day or so (car is used daily). Could a small air lock reappear in the system or not be noticed for a while?

One thing I haven't checked is coolant level in radiator but expansion tank is full

Hi,

I had a radiator change with new rap cap in early July and it started overheating when I got it back. It turned out to be an airlock which mechanic cleared and all had been fine for nearly 2 months.

Today the temps were climbing quicker than usual at idle and heater is luke warm. The max it gets at warn idle is just over 90c and the fan kicks in but then stays on it doesn't reduce. The stock temp gauge goes from its usual quarter mark to half way.

Could this be an airlock still or thermostat? Coolant reservoir is full.

My amp has recently started blowing fuses, I'm sure it's not related just thought I'd say!

Car is 06 Rev Up 

Thank you 

Thanks Docwra.

Yeah think the previous owner in Japan went a bit OTT on the mods!

Yeah good idea all turn it in occasionally to ensure it works 

Thank you all.

Once switched on the noise is most audible lying under the rear of car by the ARC Oil cooler so likely it's a pump for this.

I assume under normal driving it's not worth switching this on?