What's the acceptable max engine temp?
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I just made a quick stint up a ski trail in my area and the engine temp went up to 221F (105C, according to my ScangaugeII). Since the ambient temp was just 23C (73F), I find this a bit on the high side, but then again, I'm new to Rovers and used to diesels...
thanks for your input!
thanks for your input!
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I was going to say something but spike summed it all up...
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I'm putting a Fiat emblem on mine..
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The max it should get is about 210F, which is still pretty hot. All of our other cars only get to about 195F, the rover some how manages to get to 210F and then the electric fans cool it back down to 199F. This is in 102F weather.
If the ambient temp in your area is only 73F and your Disco is hitting 220, you might want to consider investigating further into the cause. These engines do not do well when they start getting a little to warm. As Spike said, 250F and your DONE.
If the ambient temp in your area is only 73F and your Disco is hitting 220, you might want to consider investigating further into the cause. These engines do not do well when they start getting a little to warm. As Spike said, 250F and your DONE.
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On a DII the t-stat is a 180*F.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...&parentId=63-0
On a DI the OEM temp is 195*F.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...&parentId=63-0
These trucks dont run hot as long as your cooling system is working correctly.
My truck runs at 198*F on the expressway all day long.
200-205*F in traffic with the a/c on, 215*F after idling with the a/c on for 25 min, this is with no working clutch fan.
My new clutch is on the way.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...&parentId=63-0
On a DI the OEM temp is 195*F.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...&parentId=63-0
These trucks dont run hot as long as your cooling system is working correctly.
My truck runs at 198*F on the expressway all day long.
200-205*F in traffic with the a/c on, 215*F after idling with the a/c on for 25 min, this is with no working clutch fan.
My new clutch is on the way.
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Thanks Mike. That's also what I can find in rave. Can you suggest how to test the fan clutch? I didn't find a test procedure in the manual but it says that it should be engaged when the car is stopped so I assume that I should have a hard time turning it when the car's been parked for a while.
The electrical fans are part of the A/C system. I didn't check the diagrams but shouldn't they only start with the A/C on?
I'm considering a system flush, although the fluid in the expansion tank is pretty clear.
The car runs at 90-91C in normal driving. I do however get a 1187 error when idling several minutes. So i'm not ruling out an indirect effect of combustion problems.
The electrical fans are part of the A/C system. I didn't check the diagrams but shouldn't they only start with the A/C on?
I'm considering a system flush, although the fluid in the expansion tank is pretty clear.
The car runs at 90-91C in normal driving. I do however get a 1187 error when idling several minutes. So i'm not ruling out an indirect effect of combustion problems.