1996 running cold
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1996 running cold
I have a 1996 Disco sd with 125000 on it. automatic. as the temperature in Tulsa drops so does the operating temperature in my rover. it is practically nothing on a cold day like today (24 degrees). it will warm up at idle and slower speeds but if i am moving above 45 mph it goes lower and lower. I'm talking like it's all the way at the bottom. and my heater works. blows hot air. weird. it worries me a little!
Also, my heater controls are a pain in the rear. if i put in just the right spot, between 2 and 3 somewhere, it will blow but if not it just barely blows. pretty annoying. has anyone else had this problem or know how to fix it?
Also, my heater controls are a pain in the rear. if i put in just the right spot, between 2 and 3 somewhere, it will blow but if not it just barely blows. pretty annoying. has anyone else had this problem or know how to fix it?
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RE: 1996 running cold
After replacing the t/stat, make sure to bleed all the air from the coolant system, while the engine is stone cold, then you won't have any over heat issues.
As for your fan switch, common and expensive cause you can't just replace the switch, got to replace the whole thing.
As for your fan switch, common and expensive cause you can't just replace the switch, got to replace the whole thing.
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RE: 1996 running cold
ORIGINAL: sdsilvere38
Got any steps for that thermostat replacement?? Do you have to drain the coolant as well?
Got any steps for that thermostat replacement?? Do you have to drain the coolant as well?
Take a straight razor blade and clean the mating surface on the engine and goose neck.
Rough both surfaces up with a fine grit sand paper if you need to.
Make sure that the new t-stat is installed the correct way, make sure that you use a new gasket too.
Tighten the two bolts that hold the goose neck on evenly and CAREFULLY, if you get one side to tight you can break off one of the ears.
Replace upper radiator hose, bleed cooling system and top off with coolant.
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RE: 1996 running cold
ORIGINAL: harrisoncope_1
Madbilly, good to know there are other rover lovers in tulsa! As soon as the weather changes i am going to put that thermostat in, but knowing this wonderful state, it'll be 80 degrees for a week and i won't be able to tell if it changed anything!
Madbilly, good to know there are other rover lovers in tulsa! As soon as the weather changes i am going to put that thermostat in, but knowing this wonderful state, it'll be 80 degrees for a week and i won't be able to tell if it changed anything!
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