My first Land Rover
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My first Land Rover
I bought a 2002 Land Rover Discovery II SE7. Seemed to be a great vehicle. After about 2 weeks of moderate driving it ran hot on me. I had had the oil changed that morning and all fluids topped off.
Took it back to the mechanic to find the bleeder valve union had a small crack in it. Of course I was told the head gasket was most likely blown as well. The truck runs perfect. I'm not sure how it could have a blown gasket.
I had the bleeder replaced and system bleed. It has ran great for several 1000 miles. I've kept my eyes on the coolant, and it seems to be holding pretty good. The other day I jumped in to go somewhere and notice it gurgling from what sounds like behind the radio. I turned the bleeder screw and it let some air out.
Tonight driving home the red light came on saying it was hot, but no sooner it cooled back down. I checked the coolant and it was a little low. Still visible in the jug. I tried adding more but it wouldn't hold much.
I started it with the cap off to see if I could add more with it running. By the time I got back around to look at it, it was bubbling out the top. Not sure what to think, or where I should begin.
Took it back to the mechanic to find the bleeder valve union had a small crack in it. Of course I was told the head gasket was most likely blown as well. The truck runs perfect. I'm not sure how it could have a blown gasket.
I had the bleeder replaced and system bleed. It has ran great for several 1000 miles. I've kept my eyes on the coolant, and it seems to be holding pretty good. The other day I jumped in to go somewhere and notice it gurgling from what sounds like behind the radio. I turned the bleeder screw and it let some air out.
Tonight driving home the red light came on saying it was hot, but no sooner it cooled back down. I checked the coolant and it was a little low. Still visible in the jug. I tried adding more but it wouldn't hold much.
I started it with the cap off to see if I could add more with it running. By the time I got back around to look at it, it was bubbling out the top. Not sure what to think, or where I should begin.
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Pull your dipstick (no, not that one). Does the oil on it look like a chocolate/vanilla milkshake? No? Keep reading.
More than likely you still have air in the system. Only bled the DII when its stone cold. Pull the coolant reservoir out of it mounting bracket as high above the engine as the hoses will allow. Remove the cap and hold it there while you unscrew the bleed screw. Let it sit this way and let gravity run its course. Monitor the coolant level. Fill the reservoir to the recommended levels and fire up the engine (reservoir) still in the air w/ the cap off and bleed screw still open. Once you see coolant spitting out of the bled screw, tighten it down. Remount the reservoir and you're good to go.
After completing the above procedure get your coolant system pressure tested to rule a bad head gasket/s.
More than likely you still have air in the system. Only bled the DII when its stone cold. Pull the coolant reservoir out of it mounting bracket as high above the engine as the hoses will allow. Remove the cap and hold it there while you unscrew the bleed screw. Let it sit this way and let gravity run its course. Monitor the coolant level. Fill the reservoir to the recommended levels and fire up the engine (reservoir) still in the air w/ the cap off and bleed screw still open. Once you see coolant spitting out of the bled screw, tighten it down. Remount the reservoir and you're good to go.
After completing the above procedure get your coolant system pressure tested to rule a bad head gasket/s.
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