Smoking and hissing from front end after driving for 15min?

shika805 · 08-07-2013, 11:16 PM

Need some help here fellas,

Driving the z to the gym when my all of a sudden hissing and smoke coming from the front end. Got out of the car immediately to take a look, and it seemed like it was coming from the radiator or the ac line? No fluid was coming out but just white smoke and some sort of smell. I looked even further and found greenish looking fluid all over under the grill? Which immediately I thought coolant but the coolant in my z is blue? Having trouble what this is? I'm guessing ac line?

Here is a vid and photo.

Any help with this is appreciated.

Thanks

gomer_110 · 08-07-2013, 11:20 PM

The factory AC refrigerant has UV dye in it hence the yellowish-green color. You my friend most certainly have an AC leak.

shika805 · 08-07-2013, 11:46 PM

Thanks for your response good sir. Looks like I won't we using the ac anytime soon.

Seems like the leak was coming from the condenser? Anyone know how much that's gonna cost me? I'm thinking buying the part on my own and doing the replacement myself. I'm guessing Nissan will charge me up the ***?!? Anyone selling a condenser? Haha

DEpointfive0 · 08-08-2013, 12:37 AM

Buy an aftermarket one, radiator/condenser combo

SS_Firehawk · 08-08-2013, 01:57 AM

I have a stock radiator/condenser assembly lying around at GTM :P It would be an easy pickup for you lol

shika805 · 08-08-2013, 02:22 AM

Now that's the question, aftermarket or stock?

MJB · 08-08-2013, 02:28 AM

Just curious OP, do you have Stillen G3 intakes?

cheshirecat · 08-08-2013, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

Just curious OP, do you have Stillen G3 intakes?

That would be my first question also. The chances are very likely for a ruptured AC line due to installer error.

shika805 · 08-08-2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

Just curious OP, do you have Stillen G3 intakes?

I do not. Does the stillen intakes have an issue with the radiator/condenser?

So I was doing more research it looks like I need to buy a the complete assembly with radiator and condenser? Is this correct? I was looking at z1, and the CSF's radiator/condenser combo and its just a 100 bucks more than the stock assembly?

SS_Firehawk · 08-08-2013, 12:30 PM

No clue what the stock runs new. CSF is a good choice tho. Shipping kinda sucks on it tho lol. Big item.

Chuck33079 · 08-08-2013, 12:31 PM

Go with the CSF unit over the stock one.

A set of silicone radiator hoses isn't a bad idea since you're already in there.

gomer_110 · 08-08-2013, 10:07 PM

Just be warned that the CSF rad/cond will most likely require trimming the radiator fan shroud.

shika805 · 08-16-2013, 03:20 PM

So due to my funds being low, and I needing to get a new phone because my dumba** dropped it in water. I'm going to try to go through Nissan and use my warranty. The issue is that they will not replace it if the condenser was damaged by a rock or debris. Which in my case I think it was? Is there a way to get this replaced by slightly messing with my condenser to get it replaced.

Also I don't understand why Nissan mechanics wouldn't just replace a part through warranty. Isn't it a win/win for both mechanic and customer? If a customer decides not to get it replaced due to price, the mechanic would lose work and not get paid? (Especially if they are a flat rate employee). On the flip side if the mechanic did approve manufacturer defect of the part. The Mechanic would get paid and the customer would have the part replaced? Of course, Nissan would be the only one biting the cost.

Chuck33079 · 08-16-2013, 03:43 PM

If a rock hit it its not a warranty issue. The warranty covers manufacturing problems. If they try to submit it as warranty work and get denied, the dealer eats the cost of the repair. It's not a win win.

shika805 · 08-16-2013, 05:22 PM

So it may seem I need to buy a new one, nothing to get around this then?

08-07-2013, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 20	Smoking and hissing from front end after driving for 15min? Need some help here fellas, Driving the z to the gym when my all of a sudden hissing and smoke coming from the front end. Got out of the car immediately to take a look, and it seemed like it was coming from the radiator or the ac line? No fluid was coming out but just white smoke and some sort of smell. I looked even further and found greenish looking fluid all over under the grill? Which immediately I thought coolant but the coolant in my z is blue? Having trouble what this is? I'm guessing ac line? Here is a vid and photo. Any help with this is appreciated. Thanks __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541

08-07-2013, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	The factory AC refrigerant has UV dye in it hence the yellowish-green color. You my friend most certainly have an AC leak. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

08-07-2013, 11:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 20	Thanks for your response good sir. Looks like I won't we using the ac anytime soon. Seems like the leak was coming from the condenser? Anyone know how much that's gonna cost me? I'm thinking buying the part on my own and doing the replacement myself. I'm guessing Nissan will charge me up the ***?!? Anyone selling a condenser? Haha __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541

08-08-2013, 12:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Buy an aftermarket one, radiator/condenser combo __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-08-2013, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I have a stock radiator/condenser assembly lying around at GTM :P It would be an easy pickup for you lol XwChriswX likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

08-08-2013, 02:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 20	Now that's the question, aftermarket or stock? __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541

08-08-2013, 02:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Just curious OP, do you have Stillen G3 intakes? SS_Firehawk likes this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

08-08-2013, 12:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	No clue what the stock runs new. CSF is a good choice tho. Shipping kinda sucks on it tho lol. Big item. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

08-08-2013, 12:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Go with the CSF unit over the stock one. A set of silicone radiator hoses isn't a bad idea since you're already in there. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-08-2013, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Just be warned that the CSF rad/cond will most likely require trimming the radiator fan shroud. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

08-16-2013, 03:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 20	So due to my funds being low, and I needing to get a new phone because my dumba** dropped it in water. I'm going to try to go through Nissan and use my warranty. The issue is that they will not replace it if the condenser was damaged by a rock or debris. Which in my case I think it was? Is there a way to get this replaced by slightly messing with my condenser to get it replaced. Also I don't understand why Nissan mechanics wouldn't just replace a part through warranty. Isn't it a win/win for both mechanic and customer? If a customer decides not to get it replaced due to price, the mechanic would lose work and not get paid? (Especially if they are a flat rate employee). On the flip side if the mechanic did approve manufacturer defect of the part. The Mechanic would get paid and the customer would have the part replaced? Of course, Nissan would be the only one biting the cost. __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541 Last edited by shika805; 08-16-2013 at 03:23 PM.

08-16-2013, 03:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If a rock hit it its not a warranty issue. The warranty covers manufacturing problems. If they try to submit it as warranty work and get denied, the dealer eats the cost of the repair. It's not a win win. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-16-2013, 05:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
shika805 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 491 Drives: 40th Z, 71' 240z Rep Power: 20	So it may seem I need to buy a new one, nothing to get around this then? __________________ 1971 Datsun 240z, 2010 40th Anniversary Z Build #541

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