Recent content by Jesse_Cooper

Okay, I'm back at this thread. Point blank, I haven't changed the water pump yet. I spoke to a relative that is a mechanic, and he doesn't believe that it is the water pump. One good point that he brought up is that the radiator fans aren't turning on, even when I have the A/C on. I have...

Update again: I've considered taking it to a mechanic because I don't have much time personally, and changing the water pump seems a fairly complex and time consuming process. (Not to mention annoying) The quotes I received are below: $329 in labor and antifreeze for them to replace the pump...

Update: Here are some things I've tried: >Flushed the radiator >Flushed the engine block >Ran it without a thermostat (I removed the thermostat from the old thermostat's housing) It still overheats, so it is either the water pump or the water pump chain. There was a little sediment cleaned out...

Curiously enough, (I almost forgot to mention), is that the radiator fans have not cut on at all. But this might be due to the fact that the liquid in the radiator remains cool because it isn't circulating. (And it is incredibly cold outside) Also, actually found information on how to reverse...

Sorry for the late reply, I am a University student that also works a full time job. Yes, I have bled the cooling system properly. I've tried 'burping' it several ways, and every time, not even so much as a smidgeon of air comes out. I've gotten a few bubbles out from squeezing the hoses as...

What I mean to say is, can I use a water hose to force water through the thermostat to be certain that water can flow through by doing the above mentioned flushing method. Or could this possibly damage something?

Okay, so I'd just like to get some thoughts on whether this is the water pump or not. My Maxima is overheating. I just replaced the thermostat and noticed that there was some buildup in the hose (greyish sludge) but not on the other side of the thermostat. To be sure, I flushed water back...