Just replaced the thermostat on my 06 Quest yesterday, what a royal beeyoch. Did not watch a vid prior, just went after it. Funny thing is that after watching this excellent vid today it was like an instant flashback. I did everything exactly as this guy did with one exception and a very important and time saving move. There is no need to pull the engine mount bolts and jack the motor up. Instead, it's much easier to use a 12 mil socket with a long extension and drive that hex head tension pully adjustment bolt downward. Thats the one that sits in front of that third and lowest bolt on the thermostat neck. It travels down and by turning counterclockwise. This creates just enough clearance to get a socket with a short extension on that lower hard to reach pesky bolt. Hope this little piece helps the next person out.
Thank you! I understand what your saying because I just replaced the alternator on my 2004 Murano. I had to loosen the center bolt on the tensioner pulley and then with a 12 mm shallow socket and a swivel and a long extension turn the hex head adjuster to lower the pulley for an alternator replacement. If you watch other videos on alternator replacement, they demo how this is accomplished. (Note: with an alternator replacement after removing the drive belt you have to remove the pulley to get to the lower alternator bolt.)
I just now got the thermostat housing out, stopped for breakfast, lol. Thanks for making this video, made a world of difference. I was able to get it off without fooling with the motor mounts or jacking up the motor... Wasn't easy but using different combinations of sockets and extensions...and some cuss words....I got it. Less than an hour
I have 07 murano that loses heat at idle or low speed, doesn't appear to have a leak but I tried to burp with the funnel in the radiator as u have n the car ran for an hour still releasing bubbles n never gained heat until I drove the car any ideas?
Nice video. I definitely won't be doing it myself. Never ceases to amaze me how you almost always have to fool with a motor mount on these unibody cars.... 😳😳
One commenter stated that you can lower the tensioner pulley to access the lower bolt without removing the motor mount. If you watch videos on alternator replacement, some RUclipsrs demo how to lower this pulley.
Hello Vicente. Water pumps are usually replaced due to leaking or the bearings going bad and making noise. If the car has really high mileage and the pump is original you may consider it then. Thermostats are more common problems. They can stick open or closed. If they stick close they can cause overheating. Or if they stick open they can cause it to run two cool and cause issues with fuel card to me. If I'm doing the water pump I usually do the thermostat as a precaution. I hope this helps thank you for writing to me!
I just discovered that the water pump is under the timing belt cover and you should consider replacing both the timing belt and water pump at the same time regardless of which of those two items is in need of replacing.
@@mplsfarmer its because its a timing chain and getting that job done is nearly more expensive than a new engine entirely. The parts are relatively cheap compared to the labor of getting to them.
Hello, I have a quick question . Now my 05 murano is leaking antifreeze from somewhere up on top and I am not finding any cracks in hoses or housing but it iscoming down from where the aluminum band is crimped around the top piece to the radiator. Now keep in mi d that it is not spraying out crazily just dripping out enough to empty the resevoir but the radiator stays filled. Now what could that issue be and how costly would it be to fix?
Same thing is currently happening on our 05 murano. The radiator needs to be replaced, confirmed by my local shop. Quoted $400-$500 for the job. Bought a new radiator for $70 and installed it in a few hours.
Hello, I just replace the thermostat, but still gets hot, I've check for leaks and nothing. So I believe is the water pump problem, do you have a video or how to do it. I have a murano 04.
Marco Arellano if I have a video on the water pump it will be on my website. Here's a link to the video page for my website How to Automotive. On the search bar just type in Murano and all my videos on the Murano will pop up.www.howtoautomotive.com/videos/
2006 Altima. Replaced radiator, water pump, and thrermostat. Heater isn't working and only blows cold air. Any suggestions? I've tried air bleeding it to purge the coolant system but still no change.
okiedoak201 The book time for the radiators 2 1/4 hours and the book time for the thermostat is one and a half hours. Combined you should be able to do them about three hours. Hope this helps thank you so much for watching!
Yes they are screwing with you if they are talking about replacing the radiator and thermostat. But, if they are talking about replacing the heater core because you aren’t getting any warm air in the cabin, then that’s different. They probably do hav to remove the dash to get to the heater core.
Wow only took expansion tank and fuse block out the way. Yes bottom bolt is a bitch but can be done. Also radiator doe not need to be drain. Just yank hose off and you'll loose some coolant buut not all.
Hi Art. There's no special trick to bleeding the air out of the cooling system. Just fill it up and let it run until the thermostat opens. And if you think you're getting an air pocket somewhere we can make sure that you have the heater turned off. And sometimes jacking up the nose of the car can help with that. Hope this helps thank you so much for watching my videos and writing to me.
Not understanding your question. If it doesn’t start after doing the repair make sure you didn’t accidentally disconnect one of the cam sensors on the front of the engine. Or if it’s severely overheat it it might be engine damage.
@@preciousdanos3021 There could be a lot of reasons why it’s not running. I would pay somebody to check it out if you’re seriously thinking about buying..
No, you don’t. But you should consider replacing the large coolant hoses (not the small transmission hoses) if the rubber feels soft. You can take your radiator cap to most auto stores to have it tested, but the part is only $10 and I suggest you just replace it. The thermostat is REALLY a nightmare; so leave it alone.
Just replaced the thermostat on my 06 Quest yesterday, what a royal beeyoch. Did not watch a vid prior, just went after it. Funny thing is that after watching this excellent vid today it was like an instant flashback. I did everything exactly as this guy did with one exception and a very important and time saving move. There is no need to pull the engine mount bolts and jack the motor up. Instead, it's much easier to use a 12 mil socket with a long extension and drive that hex head tension pully adjustment bolt downward. Thats the one that sits in front of that third and lowest bolt on the thermostat neck. It travels down and by turning counterclockwise. This creates just enough clearance to get a socket with a short extension on that lower hard to reach pesky bolt. Hope this little piece helps the next person out.
Thank you! I understand what your saying because I just replaced the alternator on my 2004 Murano. I had to loosen the center bolt on the tensioner pulley and then with a 12 mm shallow socket and a swivel and a long extension turn the hex head adjuster to lower the pulley for an alternator replacement. If you watch other videos on alternator replacement, they demo how this is accomplished. (Note: with an alternator replacement after removing the drive belt you have to remove the pulley to get to the lower alternator bolt.)
I just now got the thermostat housing out, stopped for breakfast, lol. Thanks for making this video, made a world of difference. I was able to get it off without fooling with the motor mounts or jacking up the motor... Wasn't easy but using different combinations of sockets and extensions...and some cuss words....I got it. Less than an hour
Thank you so much, I just saved a few hundreds doing it myself with the help of your video!!!
Alex Ponce That’s awesome glad the video help you say. Thank you for watching!
That is crazy how easy the radiator is to take off and the price they charge. Ty good sir
This was useful to my repair on my fix my Nissan Moreno real quick thank you for this video
Thank you so much for doing this video.
Thank you for watching!
I have 07 murano that loses heat at idle or low speed, doesn't appear to have a leak but I tried to burp with the funnel in the radiator as u have n the car ran for an hour still releasing bubbles n never gained heat until I drove the car any ideas?
Thank you gentleman for this video.
Thank for watching!
Nice video. I definitely won't be doing it myself.
Never ceases to amaze me how you almost always have to fool with a motor mount on these unibody cars.... 😳😳
BK Meisenburg yes it's pretty common to mess with mounts. Thank you for watching.
One commenter stated that you can lower the tensioner pulley to access the lower bolt without removing the motor mount. If you watch videos on alternator replacement, some RUclipsrs demo how to lower this pulley.
Is there any way to know if you need a new water pump vs a thermostat?
Hello Vicente. Water pumps are usually replaced due to leaking or the bearings going bad and making noise. If the car has really high mileage and the pump is original you may consider it then. Thermostats are more common problems. They can stick open or closed. If they stick close they can cause overheating. Or if they stick open they can cause it to run two cool and cause issues with fuel card to me. If I'm doing the water pump I usually do the thermostat as a precaution. I hope this helps thank you for writing to me!
I just discovered that the water pump is under the timing belt cover and you should consider replacing both the timing belt and water pump at the same time regardless of which of those two items is in need of replacing.
@@mplsfarmer its because its a timing chain and getting that job done is nearly more expensive than a new engine entirely. The parts are relatively cheap compared to the labor of getting to them.
Hello,
I have a quick question . Now my 05 murano is leaking antifreeze from somewhere up on top and I am not finding any cracks in hoses or housing but it iscoming down from where the aluminum band is crimped around the top piece to the radiator. Now keep in mi d that it is not spraying out crazily just dripping out enough to empty the resevoir but the radiator stays filled. Now what could that issue be and how costly would it be to fix?
Same thing is currently happening on our 05 murano. The radiator needs to be replaced, confirmed by my local shop. Quoted $400-$500 for the job. Bought a new radiator for $70 and installed it in a few hours.
Hello, I just replace the thermostat, but still gets hot, I've check for leaks and nothing. So I believe is the water pump problem, do you have a video or how to do it. I have a murano 04.
Marco Arellano if I have a video on the water pump it will be on my website. Here's a link to the video page for my website How to Automotive. On the search bar just type in Murano and all my videos on the Murano will pop up.www.howtoautomotive.com/videos/
Marco Arellano I would also check to see if the electric fan is working.
Yes, it works, in fact, I try directly and still gets boiling the water
I will check it out. And thank you so much for reply, hope you have the video, would help me a lot
no, you don't have a video to replace the water pump on murano :(
If im driving my Nissan murano and its over heating is this the piece i need to stop it
Thank you. It appears to be a process that involved.
2006 Altima. Replaced radiator, water pump, and thrermostat. Heater isn't working and only blows cold air. Any suggestions? I've tried air bleeding it to purge the coolant system but still no change.
Richard Jackson it deafly sounds like you have an air pocket in it or possibly put the thermostat in backwards.
I replaced the two motor mounts while replacing a cracked radiator and thermostat.
thanks for the video.....what was your total time for replacement of the radiator and thermostat...
okiedoak201 The book time for the radiators 2 1/4 hours and the book time for the thermostat is one and a half hours. Combined you should be able to do them about three hours. Hope this helps thank you so much for watching!
Thank you sir!
I'm doing this today
Thank you for watching and good luck with the repair!
My garage is saying they have to pull the dashboard off too replace the thermostat and radiator on my Murano. Are they screwing with me ?
Yes they are screwing with you if they are talking about replacing the radiator and thermostat. But, if they are talking about replacing the heater core because you aren’t getting any warm air in the cabin, then that’s different. They probably do hav to remove the dash to get to the heater core.
How did you get out the side screw by the tube with the hex top im trying and Cannot get it off
toy toy toytoy toy toy toy I unbolted the motor mount and Jack the engine up and that give me enough room in angle to get to it.
Hey. My 03 Murano is blowing cold air when I stop and blows hot air when I need it when I accelerate. What’s wrong?
Thermostat is open and wont close so you need to replace it
Wow only took expansion tank and fuse block out the way. Yes bottom bolt is a bitch but can be done. Also radiator doe not need to be drain. Just yank hose off and you'll loose some coolant buut not all.
how do i air bleed in nissan murano 2006
Hi Art. There's no special trick to bleeding the air out of the cooling system. Just fill it up and let it run until the thermostat opens. And if you think you're getting an air pocket somewhere we can make sure that you have the heater turned off. And sometimes jacking up the nose of the car can help with that. Hope this helps thank you so much for watching my videos and writing to me.
Will not let the vehicle not to run?
Not understanding your question. If it doesn’t start after doing the repair make sure you didn’t accidentally disconnect one of the cam sensors on the front of the engine. Or if it’s severely overheat it it might be engine damage.
@@HowtoAutomotive it's a vehicle that I'm thinking about purchasing and that's what the guy says wrong with it
@@preciousdanos3021 There could be a lot of reasons why it’s not running. I would pay somebody to check it out if you’re seriously thinking about buying..
Thank you.
SeipherTown thank you for writing and watching!
thanka alot
Thank you for watching!
Sounds like my garage at 7:18! Always playing Led Zeppelin "Since I've been lovin you" playing in the background...and yes...I'm a Led head
Del Nileppez we like to Rock out from time to time!
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Hi I have a 2009 Nissan murano and I'm wondering if I need to replace hoselines, thermostat and radiator cap when I'm replacing a radiator?
No, you don’t. But you should consider replacing the large coolant hoses (not the small transmission hoses) if the rubber feels soft. You can take your radiator cap to most auto stores to have it tested, but the part is only $10 and I suggest you just replace it. The thermostat is REALLY a nightmare; so leave it alone.