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V8 Overheating
Dr Strangeglove:
I haven’t checked the timing - is this difficult to do?
Range Rover Blues:
You need a timing light. I asked because the LSE was overheating last summer, I contacted Kenlowe about a fan (it did it whilst towing) and their engineer said before I bought a fan I should run through a checklist he e-mailed me (nice man). I've ben looking for it to post on here but can't find it :roll: .
Anyway, my timing was well retarded and it did make a difference. I'm still fitting fans though :wink:
Dr Strangeglove:
Thanks RRB, you always seem to be available with the advice and I do appreciate it.
If you do happen upon the list it would be received with thanks!
Cheers
Mick
Difflock:
A tip a garage dude told me once about seeing if your water pump is doing its job was to see if the heater was constantly blowing hot air whilst on full blow,if the air runs colder then gets hotter then colder etc it could show a lack of circulation hence no blades left on your pump,might be worth a try but you know what mechanics are like :roll: :roll:
Range Rover Blues:
Ok, I've just re-read the thread to get back up to speed.
For the cost of a gasket you can take the water pump off and check it visually, ie is it complete, is the fan still going round etc. If it's ok then check the waterways into the head before refiting.
Radiator is a bit more difficult, I'd suggest a good chemical flush plus take it off and clean it externally with a hose - be careful jet-washing. Also check that the fins are still present.
Are you still using a viscous fan or are you electric?
When the rad gets too hot you should hear the fan start to work harder. Does it make lots of noise on start-up then go quiet? (the fan)
Does it make as much noise when the engine is getting too hot?
Oh, here's a good one, check that the fan is sucking air through the rad, not blowing it back in. Sounds stupid but after a lot of hard work and money a guy I know found his car had the wrong blades on the viscous fan :roll:
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