sander74 said:

Thanks for all the advice guys. Given how well the car runs I'm not convinced it is the MAP vacuum hose we're talking about. I spoke to a mechanic today who, without seeing it, reckons it is much more likely to be the EGR valve vacuum hose that has been blanked off. Going to take it to my local Land Rover dealership on Wed and have a mechanic stick his head under the bonnet to confirm.
I'll take the opportunity to ask him about the running temp while I'm there.
I did notice the guage get up to the 12 o'clock position on sat when climbing a bit of a hill then went back to sitting just above the blue section again when no longer under strain - I don't think this is a major issue and in fact according to another Land rover forum is quite normal for a RR.

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wammers said:

Holy thread resurrection Bat Man.

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tomcat59alan said:

The post before mine was at 8.24 this morning, I just assumed it was an active post.

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wammers said:

Happens Alan. Anyway how is ya? Good i hope.

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tomcat59alan said:

First a year would have helped,from your posts we now know its fitted with EGR.sounds like your thermostat has either failed open or has been removed to mask an overheating problem ,hopefully the former.

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Mph007365 said:

Owned mine for a little over a month
Water pump done, thermo, re-did multiple hoses, oil cooler lines and radiator, crank pulley, full service, vacuum hose diagnoses etc. Etc.

The journey so far

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tomcat59alan said:

Good thanks Tony, this kitchen and associated building works is like the Forth Road Bridge at the mo.Hope you and yours are well.

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Grrrrrr said:

You mean it never ends? As soon as you think you've finished the boss has another job at other end?

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