Gents,
I've used a lot of the information I've found here while improving the D2 that I've owned for a little over a year. Purchased it with 65,000 miles, incredible condition, put a small lift and tires on it, along with a few other minor improvements. Unfortunately I'm in a bit of a bind as of this morning.
I started the vehicle this morning prior to work and noticed a small "clanking" sound once the engine turned over. I scanned each page in my UltraGauge and saw no abnormalities so allowed the vehicle to idle for 60 seconds or so. The noise appeared to dissipate somewhat so I put the vehicle into reverse and began to head into work. Two minutes later the sound had disappeared. After about 2.5 miles going no faster than about 35mph I noticed the red battery light illuminate on the dash and immediately looked to the temperature monitor on the UltraGauge - 221. The dash gauge (obviously) still showed completely normal but I pulled over at the first neighborhood approximately 30" later with a peak observed temperature of 223*. I did note a bit of a power loss as I pulled to the side of the street and shut the truck down. After getting out I noticed a significant amount of coolant had pooled below the vehicle, most near the passenger-side front of the engine bay, and the coolant reservoir was completely dry.
I was fortunate in that my wife was able to pick me up shortly after and give me her car to get to work and I'm getting the Discovery into the shop tomorrow but was wondering about the below:
1) Chance that there was serious harm to the engine? Peak observed temperature wasn't overly high at 223* but I know these engines are finicky and its possible the temperature climbed higher but I missed it due to navigating.
2) What is the likelihood that it is a simple radiator replacement? Any way of knowing without wrenching on it?
3) Do I need to rent a trailer and tow it the 1.5 miles to the shop or would it potentially be possible to fill the reservoir, assess the rate of the leak, and drive it there tomorrow?
Thanks for all the help. I absolutely love my truck, more than the three Wranglers I've owned (despite the small oddities and below average reliability), and am just hoping you guys might be able to put me at ease regarding having to drop several thousands of dollars to get it back up and running.
I've used a lot of the information I've found here while improving the D2 that I've owned for a little over a year. Purchased it with 65,000 miles, incredible condition, put a small lift and tires on it, along with a few other minor improvements. Unfortunately I'm in a bit of a bind as of this morning.
I started the vehicle this morning prior to work and noticed a small "clanking" sound once the engine turned over. I scanned each page in my UltraGauge and saw no abnormalities so allowed the vehicle to idle for 60 seconds or so. The noise appeared to dissipate somewhat so I put the vehicle into reverse and began to head into work. Two minutes later the sound had disappeared. After about 2.5 miles going no faster than about 35mph I noticed the red battery light illuminate on the dash and immediately looked to the temperature monitor on the UltraGauge - 221. The dash gauge (obviously) still showed completely normal but I pulled over at the first neighborhood approximately 30" later with a peak observed temperature of 223*. I did note a bit of a power loss as I pulled to the side of the street and shut the truck down. After getting out I noticed a significant amount of coolant had pooled below the vehicle, most near the passenger-side front of the engine bay, and the coolant reservoir was completely dry.
I was fortunate in that my wife was able to pick me up shortly after and give me her car to get to work and I'm getting the Discovery into the shop tomorrow but was wondering about the below:
1) Chance that there was serious harm to the engine? Peak observed temperature wasn't overly high at 223* but I know these engines are finicky and its possible the temperature climbed higher but I missed it due to navigating.
2) What is the likelihood that it is a simple radiator replacement? Any way of knowing without wrenching on it?
3) Do I need to rent a trailer and tow it the 1.5 miles to the shop or would it potentially be possible to fill the reservoir, assess the rate of the leak, and drive it there tomorrow?
Thanks for all the help. I absolutely love my truck, more than the three Wranglers I've owned (despite the small oddities and below average reliability), and am just hoping you guys might be able to put me at ease regarding having to drop several thousands of dollars to get it back up and running.