So I just replaced my water pump, all coolant hoses, thermostat and gaskets (lower intake, upper intake, valve covers and so on). I replaced the coolant and bled the system several times. I turned the heater on full blast and let it run and opened the bleeder valve until only coolant comes out. I ran it for a while with the coolant tank cap off. When I drive around for about 15 to 20 minutes it starts getting hot. Please help!!!
04 Disco getting hot
- Thread starter Shakey
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Before the work it was fine. Now the temp gauge starts going above normal operating temp and doesn't stop until I kill the engine. I don't know how hot it is, but it is headed to the red fast. I let it idle for a while, 20 ish minutes and it is fine. Seems to only happen when I drive it. I'll double check that in the morning.
If you get hold of a laser thermometer, you could check for problems with the radiator. Perhaps you've found a clog in the radiator? You'll know if your radiator is doing its work effectively if there's a temperature difference between the top and bottom hoses.
Jeff
Jeff
Ok so I really should get a new mechanic! I went to change the thermostat back to the one one and there it was! The two top hoses are on backwards. I switched the around and drove off for a bit and the Coolant Temp hovered around 210F. Now I feel like an idiot, but at least I have my truck back! Thanks for the advise. I don't think I killed her. There are no strange noises and she runs fine for now. Only time will tell at this point.