2004 Disco 2 Engine Rebuild
#91
Finally got new tires so it’s starting to come together. Went with LT275/65/18 which is bigger than I wanted but a good deal at pep boys.
Still running hot- 221 at idle and 217-221 on highway. Drops by 10 degrees when I turn on the heat. I’ll probably boil the thermostat and make sure it’s opening. Still need to check out the cats and the rear sensors but won’t be able to do that until tomorrow.
Cooper Adventurer AT 275/65/18
Still running hot- 221 at idle and 217-221 on highway. Drops by 10 degrees when I turn on the heat. I’ll probably boil the thermostat and make sure it’s opening. Still need to check out the cats and the rear sensors but won’t be able to do that until tomorrow.
Cooper Adventurer AT 275/65/18
#93
Looks great. Did you get these? https://www.pepboys.com/cooper-adven...t/tires/945266
#96
My biggest regret from HG job was not changing the valve stem seals, and a close second was not converting to inline thermostat.
maybe try drilling a hole I. The thermostat to aid in opening? I thought about that, but did not try it.
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#99
Before making a mod, I would rather look for the root cause, especially if you have a rebuilt engine. My D2 got a little too hot too and I replaced tstat, fan assembly and radiator step by step in conjunction with coolant flushes. Every step brought a small improvement. Now coolant temps are at 190F max. Also, incorrect connection of hoses can be the cause (was reported here, so this mistake can really be made) as well as insufficient bleeding.
#100
Before making a mod, I would rather look for the root cause, especially if you have a rebuilt engine. My D2 got a little too hot too and I replaced tstat, fan assembly and radiator step by step in conjunction with coolant flushes. Every step brought a small improvement. Now coolant temps are at 190F max. Also, incorrect connection of hoses can be the cause (was reported here, so this mistake can really be made) as well as insufficient bleeding.
Agreed! Highway driving recently dropped the temps down into the high 190s with the AC on. High temps now only present at idle.
Ive had the brakes bled and did a fluid exchange on the power steering. With the new tires and shocks the ride is buttery smooth. I would not, however, recommend the 275/65/18 tires though. Too much rubbing when pulling into parking space or doing a U turn.
Still have about 350 miles on the break in period.