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  1. 11th October 2008, 06:36 PM #1
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    disco 1, v8 getting a little to hot

    went up duck creek rd today. and found that the disco temp was right up at top of temp gauge.
    i assume this isnt normal i actually had to pull over as it was nearing the red.

    can i run a extra fan or somthing to stop it getting so hot. ive heard from another bloke that its possible
    its had a recent rad fluch with new coolant etc etc. and i know the twin fans are kicking in but it's not cooling quick enough,

    any 1 got some ideas>? thanks
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  2. 11th October 2008, 07:06 PM #2
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    I would say that you have an airlock in the system, especially since you mention that you have had a radiator flush.

    Bleed the system and see how it goes, I wouldn't look at extra fans at this stage until you have ruled out the cooling system.

    Edit : Apparently the gauges do show high temp if they are faulty, but I would still check the system for airlocks first.

    Edit Edit : Forgot to mention as well that because these engines are ally, they have liners in them. If the engine gets too hot a liner can slip, which is bad. If it's getting that hot turn the engine off before it's too late
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  3. 11th October 2008, 07:10 PM #3
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    ok i understand that, but this is the only time its happened, did a 250klm trip today and only got hot under a lot of load. ( up hill etc 4wding)
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    what's it like when you give it a good thrashing on road ?
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    the highest it gets ever on the road is half...........
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  6. 11th October 2008, 08:49 PM #6
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    I had a similar problem with mine when i put thermo's on it.It would over heat as soon as i put load on it.Went back to viscous coupling and no troubles.
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    my mech thinks the viscous thingy is playing up, well thats what he said today
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