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Bravhefen Oct 16, 2013 09:45 AM

Replaced Thermostat Housing - Engine Overheating Still
 
06 LR3 - Thermostat housing had a hole in it. I replaced the entire part with a new one that came with a factory installed new thermostat. The install went fine, however I had a very hard time getting the cooling lines to preasurize once up and running. I ended up taking it to a shop and had the system flushed. Drove fine for one day, then started overheating again. Also my heater doesn't get hot. I can smell hot coolant but nothing is leaking.

Any help is appreciated.

Savannah Buzz Oct 16, 2013 12:05 PM

Bleed more air out of system and top up coolant.

roverguy7 Oct 16, 2013 09:33 PM

What did the inside of the plastic housing look like when you took it off, and how much did it overheat before replacement?

I have seen that housing completely melt on the inside and get plastic all throughout the system creating blockages.

Bravhefen Oct 17, 2013 12:56 PM

Yeah, I'm concerened that there could be some kind of blockage. I have a steady stream of coolant returning to my reservior, so If I do, it's not a complete blockage, but I do experience some overheating spikes. I have no engine light indicators or errors. The vehicle is running fine. (other than overheating) which I can return the tempature to normal by blasting the heater, but the heater doesn't blow hot air.
I get to and from work ok, but I'm affraid to drive it any further for fear of damage.


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