Thread: Disco 2 V8 overheating - Advise please

Silly question...had you checked the coolant level before the trip?
What you have described doesn't sound too onerous for the vehicle, and if you travelled further and no loss of coolant??? Maybe a faulty radiator (expansion tank) cap????

Try another run ASAP to check no further issues, also, a good radiator place, or dealer, will be able to do a quick leak test on:
1) the radiator cap (to confirm is holding pressure)
2) the over all system to check for leaks
3) for HCs in the system to confirm no head gasket leaks.

PS: see the link for the "engine saver"...might be worth investing in if all else checks out....

Originally Posted by wopac5

Silly question...had you checked the coolant level before the trip? I had not checked before this trip but had checked a few days ago. I regularly check this and have not seen any loss. However this does not mean it had not leaked
What you have described doesn't sound too onerous for the vehicle, and if you travelled further and no loss of coolant??? Maybe a faulty radiator (expansion tank) cap????Possibly

Try another run ASAP to check no further issues, also, a good radiator place, or dealer, will be able to do a quick leak test on:
1) the radiator cap (to confirm is holding pressure) I will check this tomorrow..I have the equipment for this...ex mechanic
2) the over all system to check for leaks Going to pressure test system
3) for HCs in the system to confirm no head gasket leaks. Preying like mad it is not this but will need to run it to a garage to check this one

PS: see the link for the "engine saver"...might be worth investing in if all else checks out....I have looked at that a few times..if all works out ok...will have to get one

Thanks.

This has not happened at a great time...do they ever...I have my mum, brother and wife over from England visiting and this week is the only time I can run them around. Put a complete stop to plans for now...BUGGER!!!

Cheers