this morning.
After googling the symptoms of fluctuating temp gauge and broken cabin heater i came across plenty of forum questions and answers pointing to either the thermostat or the fact that if something had been done to the cooling system it may not have been bled.
Well i bought a new thermostat as its only a 7 quid part, proceeded to change and it was then i discovered whoever fitted(badly) the previous thermo used the wrong one and didnt bother with a gasket.
I took it for a 50 mile round trip and the temp needle didnt budge passed 1 3rd mark and the fans are now blowing as hot as i presume land rovers blow.
I did an oil and filter change as i had my tools out so i am chuffed to bits now that my amatuer mechanic skills saved me quite a few bob today.
After googling the symptoms of fluctuating temp gauge and broken cabin heater i came across plenty of forum questions and answers pointing to either the thermostat or the fact that if something had been done to the cooling system it may not have been bled.
Well i bought a new thermostat as its only a 7 quid part, proceeded to change and it was then i discovered whoever fitted(badly) the previous thermo used the wrong one and didnt bother with a gasket.
I took it for a 50 mile round trip and the temp needle didnt budge passed 1 3rd mark and the fans are now blowing as hot as i presume land rovers blow.
I did an oil and filter change as i had my tools out so i am chuffed to bits now that my amatuer mechanic skills saved me quite a few bob today.
