New Disco II owner, engine overheating problem
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New Disco II owner, engine overheating problem
First, let me say that I love this forum board. I am the new owner of a used 2003 Disco II, 80k miles, outside of the dreaded VIN range and without the 3 amigos and thus far, no other major issues until this weekend.
After sitting in a parking lot for several hours, I started it up on a cold night (about 45 degrees F) and cranked up the heat. The heat did not warm up at all. Within 5 minutes of driving, still no heat. Pulled into McDonalds drive thru and sat for about 3 min and watched my gauge slowly climb, and climb and climb...within 2 minutes the red light came on, I pulled out of line opened the hood and let her cool off. Ate my sandwich, went over to Walgreens, got a gallon of Peak 50/50 global life, waited about 20 minutes, let it completely cool, poured it in (it only took about 1/2 gallon), and crossed my fingers started up, and went on my way. Heat began working again, engine remained at normal operating temperature all the way home (about 30 minute drive). Next morning I crawled underneath and looked for leaks.
I found one, (maybe two) as it was pretty steady dripping... Read all the forum posts I could find on similar issues and have learned what it appears NOT to be...
So, anyway, any idea where the leak is originating from that weak non-mechanic poor description that I just attempted to explain?
Although I am not very mechanically inclined and own very few tools, after reading these forums I feel like I can fix anything, but I'm not feeling confident about the leak enough to start taking things apart to find it. If it's serious I could also use a referral of a good Rover mechanic in the Orlando, Fl area.
Help?
After sitting in a parking lot for several hours, I started it up on a cold night (about 45 degrees F) and cranked up the heat. The heat did not warm up at all. Within 5 minutes of driving, still no heat. Pulled into McDonalds drive thru and sat for about 3 min and watched my gauge slowly climb, and climb and climb...within 2 minutes the red light came on, I pulled out of line opened the hood and let her cool off. Ate my sandwich, went over to Walgreens, got a gallon of Peak 50/50 global life, waited about 20 minutes, let it completely cool, poured it in (it only took about 1/2 gallon), and crossed my fingers started up, and went on my way. Heat began working again, engine remained at normal operating temperature all the way home (about 30 minute drive). Next morning I crawled underneath and looked for leaks.
I found one, (maybe two) as it was pretty steady dripping... Read all the forum posts I could find on similar issues and have learned what it appears NOT to be...
- Throttle Body heater plate seems as though it has been repaired previously.
- Thermostat seems to be working fine, with no visible leaks.
- Water pump seems fine with no visible leaking.
So, anyway, any idea where the leak is originating from that weak non-mechanic poor description that I just attempted to explain?
Although I am not very mechanically inclined and own very few tools, after reading these forums I feel like I can fix anything, but I'm not feeling confident about the leak enough to start taking things apart to find it. If it's serious I could also use a referral of a good Rover mechanic in the Orlando, Fl area.
Help?
Last edited by substantialiscious; 01-04-2010 at 08:25 PM. Reason: Spelling
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Not sure what you mean by universal, but it's Peak Global Life (a gold container), with several different countries flags across the label, so I assume it is universal.
And if it is head gasket or valley gasket, it's not something I care to tackle, so Is it safe to drive to mechanic, with that particular coolant?
And if it is head gasket or valley gasket, it's not something I care to tackle, so Is it safe to drive to mechanic, with that particular coolant?
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the universal coolants (prestone and peak universal) mix with dexcool as they are pretty much dexcool (contain 2 eha) with carboxylate that allows them to be a top off with any other coolant. You do not want to add a non universal coolant to dexcool.
http://www.underhoodservice.com/Arti...niversal_.aspx
http://www.underhoodservice.com/Arti...niversal_.aspx
Last edited by lipadj46; 01-05-2010 at 05:42 AM.
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Stop diving it before you toast your engine. I would be glad to help you if you send me your number.
Until you learn how to bleed the system you will continue to over heat the truck, so call me, I'll walk you thru how to bled it so you can drive it to a shop without causing any more damage.
Until you learn how to bleed the system you will continue to over heat the truck, so call me, I'll walk you thru how to bled it so you can drive it to a shop without causing any more damage.
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