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oliver-hurtts

New Member

• Aug 1, 2017

• #1

Hi There Landy Guru's ...Just wondering If Anyone Could help Point me in the right Direction..when i am driving if i do anymore than 65 to 70 mph the temperature gauge shoots straight into the red zone Where i have to pull into the hard shoulder ...This is the crazy bit..I turn the engine off then count to 10 then switch it on and it is fine..i have had the head gasket done 2 years ago ..i dont think the engine can cool down in 10 seconds ...Please could you help me ...

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Aug 22, 2017

• #2

Does the car have the PRT stat fitted?

 

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oliver-hurtts

New Member

• Aug 22, 2017

• #3

I am not sure what what's the prt.is

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Sep 13, 2017

• #4

oliver-hurtts said:

I am not sure what what's the prt.is

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Pressure Relief Thermostat. It's mounted in the coolant pipes at the front of the engine. It looks like a cylinder with 3 coolant pipes going to it.

 

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oliver-hurtts

New Member

• Sep 13, 2017

• #5

Thank You Very Much For That Info. Going to get it checked out right away..Nodge68 just a Quick one Is it an Easy Job To Change The PRT...if so i will try and sort it myself..I will await Your reply Thank You For your help

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Sep 21, 2017

• #6

oliver-hurtts said:

Thank You Very Much For That Info. Going to get it checked out right away..Nodge68 just a Quick one Is it an Easy Job To Change The PRT...if so i will try and sort it myself..I will await Your reply Thank You For your help

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Very easy to change the PRT. The cooling system needs careful bleeding afterwards, if overheating is to be avoided. Make sure coolant flows out of both bleed screws before starting the engine.