towing problems

[daren92]

when towing my 2.5d sometimes wont go over 40 and will not kick down accompanied by engine overheating next day perfectly normall

 

[Disco1BFG]

well, we'll need a bit more info really.... which 2.5 in which RR would be a good start.....

 

[daren92]

well, we'll need a bit more info really.... which 2.5 in which RR would be a good start.....

sorry its a p38 dse 1999 normally ok dipped gear box warm engine not running (should be cold engine running) just on dip stick

 

[Disco1BFG]

Ok, I suspect more likely to be a fueling issue - fuel filter / lift pump / air leak etc...

Has it got a sedimenter? been cleaned out recently?

if your autobox is low ( I.E. when you have checked it cold ) - might be an idea to change the fluid, unless it has been done recently ??

Hopefully, one of the electronical wizards will be along shortly - cos I now 3/5ths of nowt about electronics

 

[wammers]

sorry its a p38 dse 1999 normally ok dipped gear box warm engine not running (should be cold engine running) just on dip stick

Sort out gearbox level. Oil cold engine running move through gears a couple of times put in park and dip. Should be near top mark on stick. Made 1998 registered 1999. MY 1999 don't have dip sticks.

 

[daren92]

Sort out gearbox level. Oil cold engine running move through gears a couple of times put in park and dip. Should be near top mark on stick. Made 1998 registered 1999. MY 1999 don't have dip sticks.

what about overheat its ok normally only when towing does it overheat

 

[wammers]

what about overheat its ok normally only when towing does it overheat

Check the cooling system, check that rad and aircon condensor if fitted are clear of debris. Check viscous fan. If there is a cooling problem obviously towing will show it up. Check everything out. Is rad getting hot all over, top and bottom stuff like that.

 

[daren92]

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Check the cooling system, check that rad and aircon condensor if fitted are clear of debris. Check viscous fan. If there is a cooling problem obviously towing will show it up. Check everything out. Is rad getting hot all over, top and bottom stuff like that.

pipes were firm but could move a bit worried about head

 

[tomcat59alan]

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pipes were firm but could move a bit worried about head

Think you would be getting overheated all the time if it had a head problem, as Wammers said, check your rad as per his post and do the rolled up newspaper test on the viscous fan. If you cannot get a newspaper then use The Sun. Get engine hot, try and stop the fan with said newspaper. If you are covered in confetti then it's ok, if not either change the fan or you can do without the fan and use the A/C fans, PM Datatek for details, failing that I think I have a copy somewhere.

 

[wammers]

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pipes were firm but could move a bit worried about head

If there was problem with head it would be spewing coolant out of overflow. Get it sorted, if that happens you will have big problems.

 

[daren92]

its the fan next step speak to Datatek

 

[Grrrrrr]

its the fan next step speak to Datatek

Or just replace the viscous. I think someone said you could get just the core part but not sure if they were talking about the diesel or not.

 

[wammers]

Or just replace the viscous. I think someone said you could get just the core part but not sure if they were talking about the diesel or not.

You can get the centre for the petrols but not the diesel.

 

[allanw]

Bloke selling off 5 viscous fans for diesels. Genuine Landrover still in boxes on e bay. £60 a piece! e bay no. 281981055465 . Sorry not sure how to do a link?

 

[brianp38dse]

That is a very good deal hope this link works
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281981055...l?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=281981055465&_rdc=1

 

[Disco1BFG]

@tomcat59alan - "If you can't find a newspaper, use The Sun" = Hilarious Thanks - made I larff

 

[tomcat59alan]

@tomcat59alan - "If you can't find a newspaper, use The Sun" = Hilarious Thanks - made I larff

Glad you enjoyed it, I do bear a grudge, remember Hillsborough.

 

[Disco1BFG]

Glad you enjoyed it, I do bear a grudge, remember Hillsborough.

Aye, I do remember Hillsborough - very, very, very sad. Bear a grudge ?!?!??! You and me both.

I have no words of sufficient strength to express my disdain for such "journalism"

 

[wammers]

By all means do Keiths condenser fan mod, but if you are doing a lot of heavy towing use it as backup for the viscous and not as a substitute for it.

 

[daren92]

Had a look at fan its from a 300tdi is this ok I could just change coupling about 25 quid