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Old Aug 20, 2023 | 04:47 PM
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Yesterday's little tantrum... she decided to drop all her coolant on the highway. On investigation, a hose has separated from its location under the engine. As a total newbie to my '03 Disco II, what exactly am I looking at in these pics? That will help me identify what I have to order to get her back on the road. Please help!

Close-up of coolant issue 2

Close-up of coolant issue 1

Today's issue... let's dump all the coolant on the road!
 

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Old Aug 21, 2023 | 07:56 AM
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You should really post in the D2 section of this forum so more people will see your question.
That is a known weak point of the cooling system. There's a sticky thread at the top of the D2 forum about inline thermostats. Order one of those and also replace the part that broke. There are several aftermarket options.
 

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Old Aug 21, 2023 | 07:07 PM
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Thanks guys, I may well look into the inline thermostat as it makes sense. What is the part that is broken though? I am having trouble identifying it and it sits behind and below the OEM thermostat.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2023 | 08:08 AM
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Read any of the dozens of threads on the cooling system in the D2 forum. There is a replacement part available from Carrs4x4, for example.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2023 | 10:42 AM
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Many thanks. Will check it out.
 
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