Turboman
Mab An Gov
Its got an engine and transmission under it. They get hot in operation.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Could be, but if his vehicle is a Forward Control, from memory the engine is down there somewhere.
14platoon
Active Member
14platoon
Active Member
I'll check
pete1987RRC
Well-Known Member
The Foden ones got like that, better than a heater
14platoon
Active Member
Ha that's exactly what I was thinking, will be nice in the winter!
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Engines get hot when running. There might be a clue in the name. Internal combustion engine.
Then no ... that shouldn't get hot unless something is wrong somewhere. Mine has never got to more than ambient cab temperature.
I'd guess that maybe the exhaust has been re-routed, maybe the gearbox/transfer box is running hot, maybe no oil! It might also be pointing to a problem within the boxes, nackered bearings maybe ...
Have you felt how warm/hot the gear and transfer boxes are getting when the plate is hot? Take the plate off and drive around with someone in the passenger seat and see what's happening ...
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Right. Not sure why you posted about in 101 and military, then?
That area shouldnt get so hot, but the transmission does get warm in prolonged operation.
Try what Paul suggests. ^^^^^^^^^^^^. But if the box is really dry or very worn, noise may identify the issue anyway.
Infra red thermometers, which you can point at the engine or trans, are only a few quid these days. They give a pretty accurate temperature reading of specific areas, which can be compared with manufacturers data. We us them to diagnose cooling issues on boats.
14platoon
Active Member
Yes not a bad shout that, I may give that a go if it keeps happening. It's leaking oil from under there somewhere so it's in the garage on Monday, hopefully they'll sort it.
14platoon
Active Member
I know, I ignored it the first time you said it
14platoon
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Thank you turboman for your sensible answer this time
I posted in this section because it's a Defender 90 ex MOD without all th civilian upgrades etc ( Maybe I should have stipulated that at first), unless that still leaves me in the wrong section?
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Thank you turboman for your sensible answer this time
I posted in this section because it's a Defender 90 ex MOD without all th civilian upgrades etc ( Maybe I should have stipulated that at first), unless that still leaves me in the wrong section?
My first answer was sensible if it was a 101 Forward Control. But in fact the forum is confusing, 101 and military is a confusing title!
It is always worth stating the type pf vehicle in your first post, though, saves confusion.
Pauls suggestion of driving with the cover off is a good one. Try getting one of the IR thermometers. Then get a friend to drive around, cover up, and point the thermometer at different areas of the engine and trans. Will give you a good idea of what is going on.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Thank you turboman for your sensible answer this time
I posted in this section because it's a Defender 90 ex MOD without all th civilian upgrades etc ( Maybe I should have stipulated that at first), unless that still leaves me in the wrong section?
Something like this would be well suited. They are good, I had low expectations when I first used one, because of the low price, but in fact it was very good when tested on known heat sources.
https://www.labfacility.com/low-cost-thermometers.html?gclid=CMWGuaO77dMCFYky0wodxeUDZg
