Overheating 2010 GU Patrol

[dutchy100]

Hi Goat My2011 Nissan boiled towing 3ton van 2yrs ago picked up by Nissan dealer found 60% blockage in block full of casting sand

[damoboss]

In case anyone is still reading this thread!

I had the exact same problem as GOAT, overheating on hills etc. Took it to Nissan - one new radiator and thermostat later and the GU 2013 is still overheating - this time on hills and in particular as soon as you turn on the aircon. Nissan are adamant the cooling system etc is perfect. They did say that my shroud has parts missing and or/broken off, which they have ordered and will be fixed tomorrow.
Question is - can parts missing off the shroud cause these overheating issues? If I keep the car on the straight and not push it hard it doesn't overheat - as soon as I switch on aircon or give it a bit on a hill it overheats.

Cheers
Damo

[threedogs]

be still my beating heart , lol a few things to check on your other post