Discovery TDI300 overheating

If the radiator isn't in absolutely top condition both internally and externally this isn't too surprising. If I were you I'd get it recored, possibly with an extra row of tubes as well.

Remove tanks and clean rad tubes. All will then be peachy. Very common fault here in Oz.

-Craig.

Lew wrote:

Sounds like expected behaviour but the aircon will automatically cut out if the car gets too hot.

On or around Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:44:35 +1300, EMB enlightened us thusly:

if you have aircon, the aircon rad can restrict the flow of air through the main rad (assuming it's the same as on the RRC, with the aircon rad in front of the main one). Check it over thoroughly and make sure there's as much airflow as there can be.

BiL Tim actually ended up removing the aircon (a more credible option for us in the UK than in NSW, I admit) on his RRC and this made for a lot more airflow in the main rad.

Have a look at the back of the radiator (difficult to see) - are the little fins all clear, and all there? The front can look ok when the back is knackerd.

Richard

Any leaves or debris in between the rads? Sounds like a new core or radiator is in order though.

Martin

Might be worth checking the stat is opening fully too. TonyB

Take the thing out!

And screw the vicous fan so its on permanent

On or around Sun, 4 Feb 2007 17:27:11 -0000, "tiscali" enlightened us thusly:

unnecessary if it's working properly. and if it's not, then the best option is to replace it.

do the discos have the additional electric fans that the RR had when fitted with aircon?

Yes the Disco has dual electric fans - they are working fine on my car and the A/C is cycling on and off as I'd expect.

Thanks

Lewis

Thanks to all of you for some helpfull suggestions - will go and have a good look at the back of the radiator, check/replace hoses and clean resevoir , see how she goes then maybe consider radiator recore.

cheers

Lewis