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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Guy90 on January 18, 2005, 10:27:46

Title: Overheating
Post by: Guy90 on January 18, 2005, 10:27:46

The 90 boiled over this morning on the way to work. Didn't boil dry and I can't see a leak. Replaced the thermostat yesterday but no leaks from the housing.

Any thoughts on why it is boiling? I thought maybe thermostat isn't working as there appears to be no leak or an air lock from when I filled up.

I had to drive for about 2 miles with it overheating (but not out of coolant). Any long term damage?

Guy

Title: Overheating
Post by: hobbit on January 18, 2005, 11:16:58

Did you test the stat before fitting, although its new it doesn't mean squat nowadays, its a lot less hassle to boil a pan of water that an engine

Title: Overheating
Post by: Guy90 on January 18, 2005, 11:32:17

I didn't it was jammed when it arrived (the spring was incorrectly seated). I am begining to suspect it is now jammed shut and that is causing the overheating.

Got to get home. Can I take the stat out and run without it?

Guy

Title: Overheating
Post by: muddyweb on January 18, 2005, 12:18:44

You can take the stat out and run without it, just keep an eye on it if it's cold where you are.  For a short journey you will be OK

Title: Overheating
Post by: Guy90 on January 18, 2005, 12:45:37

Tim,

It's pretty cold here. About 5 degrees but only 20 mins home so hopefully will be OK.

guy

Title: Overheating
Post by: Dangermouse on January 18, 2005, 13:01:24

Have you checked you don't have half of Tixover stuffed in your rad, that's what overheat's BEL most often  :(




DM  :)

Title: Overheating
Post by: Guy90 on January 18, 2005, 13:11:26

DM,

Rad is clear. Cleaned it all out at the weekend.

Guy