My 04 Disco SE has been running pretty warm at idle lately. When I sit still long enough it gets up to 215 according to the scangauge, but never higher and it never moves the dash needle. When I'm driving, or rev the engine, it brings the temp down a bit, and on the highway I am between 193 and 195. I just put in a new (used) fan/clutch, courtesy of Marty Powell. He was great, had a great price and quick shipping. I trust his word when he says the fan was in perfect working condition when he pulled it, however after installing it heres what I have seen. It sounds louder and seems to move more air then the old fan, however I still have hit between 207 and 211 consistently at idle.
I can hear the electronic fans engaging, made sure the cooling system is filled with 50/50 and properly bled, replaced the thermostat about 17k miles ago when I did the head gaskets. My next idea was that the thermostat has gone bad and that I should try a replacement considering its only around $20. Does anybody have any insight on this? I've gotta drive it, but am uneasy about these above normal temperatures.
I can hear the electronic fans engaging, made sure the cooling system is filled with 50/50 and properly bled, replaced the thermostat about 17k miles ago when I did the head gaskets. My next idea was that the thermostat has gone bad and that I should try a replacement considering its only around $20. Does anybody have any insight on this? I've gotta drive it, but am uneasy about these above normal temperatures.