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I have a 2001 nissan sentra 1.8 with 158,000 miles. Problem started a month ago,no heat while idling but when revved up or driving would have heat. Changed thermostat,bled system from bolt above thermostat and was fine. Now the car is overheating and no heat at all. Changed thermostat,bled system,checked for flow in radiator everything good. Heat comes on after bleeding system then next morning same thing overheating and no heat. The oil and coolant is not contaminated from bad head gasket. Car runs excellent. Any suggestions??? Im stumped

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  • Anonymous Mar 11, 2011

    Did you backflush the whole system including the radiator core?
    Is your fan working?
    Does the overheat condition happen at idle or at speed or both?

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Unfortunately these engines are known for this condition and for head gasket failure.with engine cold pressurize cooling system with spark plugs removed.look down into holes with flashlight after about ten minutes.....im betting youll see a puddle of coolant on piston...usually its cyl# 2 or 3.i cant think of any other possibility for system repeatedly airlocking other than a head gasket.good news they are probably one of the easier ones to replace.

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