Thanks Guys.
On second expansion tank cap (@ 1.1bar) and also swapped one for the rad cap so think we can rule that out too.
Currently thinking it might be the re-used head bolts - I know those for diesels are supposed to be replaced after each use, but what about on the petrol 2.0? Anyone know ...
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- Sat May 30, 2015 10:09 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: overheating 2L petrol - any new ideas?
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- Sat May 30, 2015 10:40 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: overheating 2L petrol - any new ideas?
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Re: overheating 2L petrol - any new ideas?
Hi all
Thanks for the replies.
Yes, Betty has been with Gerry and Fred @ Discount Trucks trying their best to sort her.
The water pump has clearly been replaced at some time, tested and it works fine.
Rad and all cooling system has been flushed and seems to flow well.
Thanks for the ideas, keep ...
Thanks for the replies.
Yes, Betty has been with Gerry and Fred @ Discount Trucks trying their best to sort her.
The water pump has clearly been replaced at some time, tested and it works fine.
Rad and all cooling system has been flushed and seems to flow well.
Thanks for the ideas, keep ...
- Sat May 30, 2015 9:21 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: overheating 2L petrol - any new ideas?
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overheating 2L petrol - any new ideas?
I am at my wits end! My lovely 2L petrol 2001 bongo overheats when she has been on the road for half an hour and tries to do a hill. She generally loses significant power going up hills even when not fully loaded. If we rev her over 3k she overheats. Her engine temp gauge goes up, we stop and open ...