cool heater

[malcq77]

ive got a 1996 disco and
can anyone help, i fitted a new water pump 2 weeks ago since changing it my heater only gets luke warm, not cold but also takes longer to heat up. temp gauge go's to the normal position no over heating and every thing was fine till i did the water pump. thanks for any help.

 

[basstard440]

You may have to bleed the system for air. Did you notice any sloshing sounds or swooshing sound in the dash? Also you have to let these guys know what kinda vehicle you have. I'm no expert by any means and it is just a guess.

 

[malcq77]

never herd any sloshing and tried to get air out by removing plug from themastat toping water up. but dont know if could still be air lock or blockage in the matrex. thanks

 

[tempestv8]

Drop everything and get your cooling system properly bled. If you don't get rid of that big air bubble in your cooling system, it will cause serious problems to your engine. Do NOT put it off. Get help immediately. Seriously. These Rover engines do not handle cooling deficiencies too well.

If a cylinder liner slips due to overheating, then it's the end of that engine block.

 

[malcq77]

thanks but what is the best way to bleed the system to get the air air out of the system.

 

[basstard440]

 

[1sparrow]

HI
I would say your themastst is stuck open. OMO

 

[basstard440]

HI
I would say your themastst is stuck open. OMO

temp gauge go's to the normal position

If the stat is on it's way out would it still get to normal temp?
Also I'm not sure he bled the system correctly. I have not bled a system like that and not sure if it could be done like that (properly) but like I said in the earlier post "I am NO expert".

 

[1sparrow]

Most systems have a regular valve to adjust the flow to the heater core to control the temp. Most are cable controlled and some come off or snap.

 

[malcq77]

got it bled but still only getting luke warm any more ideas?