Reply With QuoteIMHO I reckon that most overheating problems with the 300TDi (except for broken fan belt, like yours) are caused by the head gasket blowing, usually between 2 &3 pots, which then causes the overheating, NOT the other way round, Regards Frank.
LordRover
SubscriberThis morning about 2klms from work i shredded a fan belt which we all know means excessive heat to a TDI, missus came over bringing the rest of my coolant and we went to repco to get a new belt.
Fitted belt and topped it up and after checking it was running ok i drove slowly the last 2klms to work, before leaving i checked the level again and topped it up and then drove home.
No noises or bubbling on the way or when i stopped at home so i'm hoping the improved cooling design of the new head has helped it survive.
MY08 TDV6 SE D3- permagrin ooh yeah
2004 Jayco Freedom tin tent
1998 Triumph Daytona T595
1974 VW Kombi bus
1958 Holden FC special sedan
AT REST
IMHO I reckon that most overheating problems with the 300TDi (except for broken fan belt, like yours) are caused by the head gasket blowing, usually between 2 &3 pots, which then causes the overheating, NOT the other way round, Regards Frank.
LordRover
SubscriberThats what i'm hoping and so far it sounds good but i will be cautious for a while.
MY08 TDV6 SE D3- permagrin ooh yeah
2004 Jayco Freedom tin tent
1998 Triumph Daytona T595
1974 VW Kombi bus
1958 Holden FC special sedan
ChatterBox
Good luck! Hope it's all ok.
Do you have any after market temp gauges?
LordRover
SubscriberNo ,not that it would have made any difference as it broke doing 100kph on the ring road and i knew when it broke as the tacho stopped but there was no where safe to immediately stop.Originally Posted by Judo
Touch wood it shows no signs of any drama, hasnt lost a drop of coolant and no bubbling in the tank.
MY08 TDV6 SE D3- permagrin ooh yeah
2004 Jayco Freedom tin tent
1998 Triumph Daytona T595
1974 VW Kombi bus
1958 Holden FC special sedan
ChatterBox
Unfortunate place for breaking! True it wouldn't have helped. Although you would know how hot it got with something like a bolt on head sensor....
LordRover
SupporterCircumstances like that is when the Engine Saver TM2 Combo comes into its own - tells you when your coolant is disappearing and when your engine is getting hot - all before damage is caused.
Garry
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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
1977 FC 101
1976 Jaguar XJ12C
1973 Haflinger AP700
1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
1957 Series 1 88"
1957 Series 1 88" Station Wagon
LordRover
SubscriberNothing would have told me what was going on any earlier than the belt breaking but yes a cheap temp sensor is going in shortly.
MY08 TDV6 SE D3- permagrin ooh yeah
2004 Jayco Freedom tin tent
1998 Triumph Daytona T595
1974 VW Kombi bus
1958 Holden FC special sedan
LordRover
SupporterIn that situation it would have told you that your engine was getting hotter unexpectedly (the alarm would go off before damage).
garry
REMLR 243
2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
1977 FC 101
1976 Jaguar XJ12C
1973 Haflinger AP700
1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
1957 Series 1 88"
1957 Series 1 88" Station Wagon
Master
In situation like that, earliest warning will be tacho needle dropping and low voltage, before any temperature rise.
You should have charging light coming on as well.
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