Billybones
Active Member
I assume you mean after it has been run ???, and if so what does that point to ??
Billybones
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Ah right, good to know.
No it hasn't overheated (yet) the temp needle sits on the halfway mark, but I'm sure if i didn't keep a close eye on it it would, one strange thing i have noticed is my old 200Tdi used to get to just below the halfway mark then i assume the thermostat opened and it drop to about a quarter way and sat there, on this Td5 the needle will get to just of the bottom, sit there for a while and then quite rapidly rise to halfway and sit there.
Maybe this is common to all Td5's ??
No it hasn't overheated (yet) the temp needle sits on the halfway mark, but I'm sure if i didn't keep a close eye on it it would, one strange thing i have noticed is my old 200Tdi used to get to just below the halfway mark then i assume the thermostat opened and it drop to about a quarter way and sat there, on this Td5 the needle will get to just of the bottom, sit there for a while and then quite rapidly rise to halfway and sit there.
Maybe this is common to all Td5's ??
Billybones
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Well todays update,
Got a cap from breaker (from running motor) still blows water from overflow, got new cap from Landrover, still blows water from overflow.
The pipes are firm but not rock solid, I can squeeze them with a bit effort, the heater works and seems to be o.k, next thing on my list is to get the coolant "sniff" tested to see if any exhaust gas's in there, after that not a clue what to do, have spoke to a few garages but all say head gasket but don't want to pay out shed loads without more definite proof that's the root of the problem.
Any more ideas please as starting to loose the plot.
Thanks Bill.
Got a cap from breaker (from running motor) still blows water from overflow, got new cap from Landrover, still blows water from overflow.
The pipes are firm but not rock solid, I can squeeze them with a bit effort, the heater works and seems to be o.k, next thing on my list is to get the coolant "sniff" tested to see if any exhaust gas's in there, after that not a clue what to do, have spoke to a few garages but all say head gasket but don't want to pay out shed loads without more definite proof that's the root of the problem.
Any more ideas please as starting to loose the plot.
Thanks Bill.
It is.
If the head gasket has gone there is a cheapish test kit you can get which tests the coolant to see if it has got combustion products in it. Cheaper than taking the head off for nothing!
This is the one I use.
Amazon product
This is the one I use.
Amazon product
Billybones
Active Member
Hi
Well todays update, ran engine up to temp from cold with no cap on, both pipes on heater got hot and heater worked fine, pipes were more squishy than with cap on, only thing happening in header tank was a steady stream of water from the return pipe, no other bubbling at all.
Put cap back on, drove for a few miles and checked again and found water in milkbottle, so pressure back again ???
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Stanleysteamer, did you post a link ? as nothing there, think this might be my next step.
Thanks Bill
Well todays update, ran engine up to temp from cold with no cap on, both pipes on heater got hot and heater worked fine, pipes were more squishy than with cap on, only thing happening in header tank was a steady stream of water from the return pipe, no other bubbling at all.
Put cap back on, drove for a few miles and checked again and found water in milkbottle, so pressure back again ???
.Stanleysteamer, did you post a link ? as nothing there, think this might be my next step.
Thanks Bill
Billybones
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Yes, not solid but quite firm, going to look on the tinternet now for a cheep sniff tester, looks more and more like headgasket but need to be sure before spending shed loads of cash
but need to be sure before spending shed loads of cash
I did post a link but if you didn't get it i'll put the address up.Hi
Well todays update, ran engine up to temp from cold with no cap on, both pipes on heater got hot and heater worked fine, pipes were more squishy than with cap on, only thing happening in header tank was a steady stream of water from the return pipe, no other bubbling at all.
Put cap back on, drove for a few miles and checked again and found water in milkbottle, so pressure back again ???
Stanleysteamer, did you post a link ? as nothing there, think this might be my next step.
Thanks Bill
Amazon product
Hope that works for you. I think it works with both diesel and petrol but you'll check before ordering.
Can't be too hard to find with a search.
Hellastony
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I've used this one with good success. Much cheaper than that posted from Amazon.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123735248113
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123735248113
Cor!!
That IS cheap!
I need more liquid for my kit as it goes off, must see if I can get it from them.
Cheers!
ooops!
Billybones
Active Member
Well my latest update.
Stanleysteamer, the address didn't show up, wonder if the site wont allow for some reason ??, but thanks for trying.
Today the kit recommended by Hellastoney turned up i tried it and yes it changed colour, not a lot but enough to make me sweat, just to make sure i tested the wife's car and nothing, so deffo headgasket then.
I have now got the truck booked in for the work next week with a good garage near me, unfortunately i now have to spend a lot of evenings down the docks being "nice" to sailors to pay for it.
Thank you all for your help and advice
Bill
Stanleysteamer, the address didn't show up, wonder if the site wont allow for some reason ??, but thanks for trying
.Today the kit recommended by Hellastoney turned up i tried it and yes it changed colour, not a lot but enough to make me sweat, just to make sure i tested the wife's car and nothing, so deffo headgasket then
.I have now got the truck booked in for the work next week with a good garage near me, unfortunately i now have to spend a lot of evenings down the docks being "nice" to sailors to pay for it
.Thank you all for your help and advice
Bill
You'll need to charge more than sixpence a timeWell my latest update.
Stanleysteamer, the address didn't show up, wonder if the site wont allow for some reason ??, but thanks for trying
Today the kit recommended by Hellastoney turned up i tried it and yes it changed colour, not a lot but enough to make me sweat, just to make sure i tested the wife's car and nothing, so deffo headgasket then
I have now got the truck booked in for the work next week with a good garage near me, unfortunately i now have to spend a lot of evenings down the docks being "nice" to sailors to pay for it
Thank you all for your help and advice
Bill
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Well i'm glad you've got to the bottom of the diagnostics.Well my latest update.
Stanleysteamer, the address didn't show up, wonder if the site wont allow for some reason ??, but thanks for trying
Today the kit recommended by Hellastoney turned up i tried it and yes it changed colour, not a lot but enough to make me sweat, just to make sure i tested the wife's car and nothing, so deffo headgasket then
I have now got the truck booked in for the work next week with a good garage near me, unfortunately i now have to spend a lot of evenings down the docks being "nice" to sailors to pay for it
Thank you all for your help and advice
Bill
Once done at least it'll be better.
Once the head is off, if you haven't had it done already I'd recommend checking the exhaust manifold isn't warped. If it isn't I'd make a cut through the webs between each tube, if it is warped then you'll need to get it skimmed, obvs.
If not caught in time it can be a whole nightmare of busted studs, drilling them out etc etc.
