ratty
I'm not special I'm limited edition
Unless the repair can be carried out quicker than loading, It is now common practice to recover to a place of safety before fixing.
If you've told em yer rad is fecked, I'm guessing it's a stalling technique cos all their mechanics are busy. We have some mechanics in flat beds ( I was one of em until I had to change trucks last year) They are primarily for covering the motorway and rural areas (with a dense 4x4 population).
ratty
I'm not special I'm limited edition
Waited 4hrs in snow & sub freezing temps, when I bought the Green disco..
That's cos it takes longer to get about in the snow and breakdown clubs are stretched to their limits.
:doh:
Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
That's cos it takes longer to get about in the snow and breakdown clubs are stretched to their limits.
Fooking eggcuses
ratty
I'm not special I'm limited edition
Fooking eggcuses
yer didn't have to wait that long when yer broke down in Maccy D's did ya?
Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
yer didn't have to wait that long when yer broke down in Maccy D's did ya?
Noooo But only cos the recovery operative demanded a Big Mac & fries before he'd attend..
ratty
I'm not special I'm limited edition
Noooo But only cos the recovery operative demanded a Big Mac, 8 hamburgers & a large fries before he'd attend..
Edited for accuracy.
kooky_guy
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Ok, been abandoned at a services in Bristol now. AA are supposed to be coming but are late.
Been thinking about what might be wrong.
On the way down, I got caught in very heavy traffic. Just as it cleared, the temp started to rise. Only went to 3/4 but never goes above halfway normally. Stopped to check and the rad only seemed warm. Heater has been a bit on and off for the past couple of weeks - assumed it was a blend or sensor issue.
Breakdown dude had a quick look and doesn't think it's a hg issue but suggested it might be an iffy water pump when I described the other symptoms.
Thoughts anyone (preferably constructive).
Been thinking about what might be wrong.
On the way down, I got caught in very heavy traffic. Just as it cleared, the temp started to rise. Only went to 3/4 but never goes above halfway normally. Stopped to check and the rad only seemed warm. Heater has been a bit on and off for the past couple of weeks - assumed it was a blend or sensor issue.
Breakdown dude had a quick look and doesn't think it's a hg issue but suggested it might be an iffy water pump when I described the other symptoms.
Thoughts anyone (preferably constructive).
ratty
I'm not special I'm limited edition
Aust, Gordano or Leigh Delamere services?
ratty
I'm not special I'm limited edition
AA themselves or local contractor?
kooky_guy
Well-Known Member
That's what I'm hoping.
It was the AA in the end - just got home.
So just got to order the bits now. Anything else I should do while it's all apart?
3.5 efi
Well-Known Member
pray
Datatek
Well-Known Member
Thermostat, OEM for preferance and check it opens in hot water on the stove before you fit it.
Good luck Guy, I hope that is all it is. Happy New Year with greasy mits
zzr1200
Well-Known Member
At the end of the day, even Land Rover don't make their own radiators they're just contracted out.
Island 4x4 will get the best deal they can, you have a company that you can contact if anything go's wrong.
I've never had a problem with parts from them and at least on some parts theres a choice of ****part, oem or other makes. I just try and stay away from S/Parts own branded stuff.
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