| Author | Message | ||
     Will Weatherford (Wweatherford) Member Username: Wweatherford Post Number: 56 Registered: 02-2003 |
Update...I too have been suffering from intermittent overheating issues. Done it - T-stat, radiator rodding, etc. Yesterday, used the test kit to chk for combustion gas bubbling into coolant - liguid stayed blue (negative), so we felt comfortable that the head gasket (replaced @ 15,000mi) was ok, no cracked coolant paths, etc. I observed possible leakage down the bell housing...Finally, we have replaced the intake manifold (aka valley pan) gasket. Upon removal, obvious signs of leakage were noticed from only one to two spots with ultimate coolant combustion and slight run-off onto bell housing in the rear. Also, oil appeared to have been leaking into combustion. A whitish coolant sludge was also seen inside the valve cover (oil cap side). Unfortunately, one must get inside and see what is really going on... I will keep you all posted on the longer term results of this (work <24hrs old). I can provide the total breakdown of all parts used (3hrs labor). SIDE THOUGHTS - TAKE NOTE: Its all about having the proper tools and attitude. DIY is great, but I don't have the proper set-up. MY NEW GARAGE (no mo' dealer) took the position of finding / addressing the root-cause and not just putting on band-aids or dealing with symtoms of the problem (since none of this is juicy "WARRANTY" work...) Find a garage with LR-certified techs (formerly w/ a dealership)...who are paid salary vs. just the $$/hr wage - then they will take genuine interest in problem solution and not just dealing with the pressures of squeezing the # cars/wk. The labor rates are at least a 1/3 to 1/2 cheaper than LR, bill against the same work time quote from the books - all while having the skills to pay da bills! Ciao, W2 99D1 @ 50,400mi | ||
| peter nova (Peter) New Member Username: Peter Post Number: 6 Registered: 07-2003 |
ciao, did you notice that while the engine was overheating the oil light went on for a brief moment. because sometimes when my disco starts to overheat the light comes on. i still don't know what the problem is with my disco, after inspecting every part that consists of cooling the engine. so now i'm going to take my rover to the shop, but not the dealer. | ||
| Will Weatherford (Wweatherford) Member Username: Wweatherford Post Number: 57 Registered: 02-2003 |
I do not recall oil light coming on... but after seeing the intake manifold off and seeing how the valley pan gasket failed, oil can definately be affected. I don't wish to speculate further on your diagnosis...at this point with your truck let the shop get in there... Good luck W2 |
