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MY QUESTION CONCERNS A 2002 NISSAN HARDBODY 3L V6 BAKKIE.(220 000 KM)THE ENGINE GOT OVERHEATED FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON.THE ENGINE STILL PERFORMS AS NORMAL UNTILL THE WATERLEVEL DECREASES THEN THE HEATGAGE INDICATES OVERHEAT.THERE IS ALSO AN INDICATION OF WATER ENTERING THE TAPPET COVER.WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Country: South AfricaMake: Nissan/DatsunModel: 3L V6 HARDBODYYear: 2000 Already Tried: NOTHING YET
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so there is no outside leak source for the water?
You may be dealing with a head gasket issue that is consuming the water slowly internally and then overheating once level is low
There are a couple ways you can check for head gasket problems depending on your resources. what kind of tools do you have available? what kind of stores are close with automotive parts?
If you do not want to replace the head gasket you can try getting a head gasket seal additive that can be put into the cooling system in hopes of slowing or stopping the water consumption for awhile.
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