Series 1 Discovery overheating problem

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Rubbond

Is this a Sunday morning quiz Kevin?

It's a Saturday night quiz where I am

You didnt say which Disco and which engine.

Sorry, I should have said, it's a 3.9L V8i (petrol, with air con).

I am pleased to say that it was a faulty thermostat. I tested it in a pan of water on the stove and it didn't even open at boiling point!

I just happened to have a spare in the garage which is now installed and all is well with my trusty old Disco once again. The thermostat is quite easy to get at in the S1 Disco, especially if you remove the distributor cap.

Originally Posted by GREG

So don't buy a Disco ? My mechanic mate tells me they are a pile of sh...

You can probably find a mechanic who will say every make and model of car is a pile of sh... . I've had mine for 14 years and it has been a reasonably good car.

So what is best ?

Guess it depends what "best" means ...

Kevin