mhayes2344
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I'm going to look at a '99 discovery with a known overheating issue. The only reason I'm considering buying it is because it's very cheap...though I know the repairs (which I would do myself) could become very expensive very quickly.
I spoke with the owner today and he said he believes it's a bad head gasket. He said there was "water" on the block at the back passenger side. I asked him how many times it had overheated and if so for how long before he shut it off....he said it never really overheated as he turned it off when the temp gauge started to climb.
My question is how can I tell if it is a bad head gasket or maybe clogged radiator? I don't want to touch it if the block is cracked.....any advice is greatly appreciated.
Also he mentioned he has recently replaced the fuel pump and ignition...so I'm thinking their may be more problems than just overheating.
I spoke with the owner today and he said he believes it's a bad head gasket. He said there was "water" on the block at the back passenger side. I asked him how many times it had overheated and if so for how long before he shut it off....he said it never really overheated as he turned it off when the temp gauge started to climb.
My question is how can I tell if it is a bad head gasket or maybe clogged radiator? I don't want to touch it if the block is cracked.....any advice is greatly appreciated.
Also he mentioned he has recently replaced the fuel pump and ignition...so I'm thinking their may be more problems than just overheating.