Thread: Coolant Probs

Bit of a sad update.
Finally bit the bullet and took the head off.
When tested it was found to be quite warped! Looks as though it had developed a hot pocket in the back of the block, furtherest from the temp sensor.
This then led to the cam shaft follower seizing and burring the cam shaft.
Purchased a new head and parts and is in the local shop getting a make-over.
So far has cost about $3000 at mates rates and it's not back together yet!😢

Whilst it's off, I am thinking of putting a second temperature sensor in, can anyone suggest the best spot for this?

BTW, when pulled apart found many other little things.
The timing chain guide was broken and had been for some time.
The exhaust manifold had two gaskets in it and some of the nuts missing.
Many other little things like busted clips taped over and hose clamps only just holding.
These are things that had been missing/broken for some time, longer than I have been the proud owner.
So even some of the more reputable workshops are prone to little shortcuts. 👎

"always managed to pull over before to far gone, just enough to set the warning light off."

again proof that relying on your LR temp gauge means that by the time it says your engine is getting too hot its too late, your cooked.(search for the sorry tales). If your temp gauge goes above the horizontal pull over. Do not wait for the light.!!

I have a TM2 combo head temp and coolant level sensor. The temp sensor measures from being attached to the passenger side of the head at the firewalll end.

so i have a coolant temp sensor (the gauge) and a digital head temp readout as well.

cheers.

AP