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  1. 29th October 2007, 07:29 AM #1
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    **200TDi - Engine Temp**

    Hi All

    Just a quick one. I have noticed in the last 6 months that the Defender is running at little hotter on the highway. Used to be at around 60-65. Now gets closer to 80deg at times. But runs gnerally at around 70-75deg.

    (I have a VDO temp gauge.) It is accurate and is taking temp from the thermostate. Any thoughts? Radiator? Leak in a hose (small one!).

    Towing it also heats up.....

    It has only done 222,000kms and is a 94 model.


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    Mike
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  2. 29th October 2007, 08:32 AM #2
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    are you sure your temp gauge is accurate....all those temps sound a little low, 60-65 sounds way too low, my 300tdi runs between 88 and 92

    my vdo was showing the engine was running between 98 and 102 when i purchased it, the previous owner had the radiator done but was advise the temp gauge was out of wack by appprox 10 degrees...i have since installed a mechanical temp gauge and he was right it came down by 10 degrees

    maybe a 200tdi runs much cooler than a 300tdi
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  3. 29th October 2007, 09:05 AM #3
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    Mike

    Remove your radiator and get it rodded. My Disco 200TDI had similar symtoms , turned out the radiator cores were 80% blocked. Should only cost you in the region of $80 if you remove and install the rad yourself.
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  4. 29th October 2007, 10:25 AM #4
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    The easiest (& cheapest) solution is to replace your thermostat. Then see what happens to the temp (if anything).
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  5. 29th October 2007, 10:54 AM #5
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    Get the rad tanks taken off and cleaned.Mine was 50% blocked. Pat
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  6. 29th October 2007, 11:02 AM #6
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    Thanks fellas. I will get onto the rad on long weekend (after an easy trip away).

    The guage is new? I might get an auto elec mate to look at it an see that it is accurate.....


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