Larry365

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Afternoon guys. I'm currently sat at the side of the road with a very over heated 300tdi. It will not cool down. I don't want to turn it off. I have shops near me. What can I do to cool it down?
 
I blew a head and seized a tractor before. Rad was cold too. Turning it off was what ####ed it so just asking.
 
Ok. It's off and staying off. I have tools and a spare thermo so just a waiting game now. Missus has walked off to get some water. Maybe a blow job when she gets back to kill some time :D If anyone is passing through Wragby, do not approach the matt black disco before making yourself known ;)
 
Ok done. You sure not a quick start up ever 5 mins?

How is it supposed to cool down if you keep holding it at boiling point.

Turn it off. Leave it off and leave the bonnet up to get the cool air to it. If you keep starting it up you are risking the engine.
 
How is it supposed to cool down if you keep holding it at boiling point.

Turn it off. Leave it off and leave the bonnet up to get the cool air to it. If you keep starting it up you are risking the engine.

its already been on for longer than it should have been......wonder how close to the red it was
 
It was between top line and red :( unfortunately I don't know how long for. I've become relaxed about looking as things have been going so well recently. I just got a very slight wiff of heat which made me look.
 
feel the pipes though, check they are really hot and it's not just a faulty gauge/wiring
 
TBH it's probably cooked now anyway :(

Prolly either the thermostat as has been said or a ****part water pump and the impeller is no longer fixed to the shaft.
 

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