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Gazpaddy

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I've steam (for certain) coming into the cabin (defender 110) I'm sure its a leak from a hose. BUT 2 days ago the bonnet release handle in the cabin snapped (as it was old and brittle in the cold) so I can't get the bonnet open at the mo. can anyone give a diagnosis of the steaming problem?
 
If the steam can be controlled with the vent or the temp control then its the heater core-next step dash board out...only a days amusement:eek::eek::eek:;););)
 
Gazpaddy said:
I've steam (for certain) coming into the cabin (defender 110) I'm sure its a leak from a hose. BUT 2 days ago the bonnet release handle in the cabin snapped (as it was old and brittle in the cold) so I can't get the bonnet open at the mo. can anyone give a diagnosis of the steaming problem?
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Get a small boy and shove him up beside the engine past the starter motor with a torch. Tip: make sure the exhaust is cold or he'll scream and you won't hear what the problem is.

Alternatively poke a sharp stick into the radiator untill all the water has drained out, the Moto being: there's no steam without water.

If all else fails use a pair of pliers to pull the bonnet cable and have a look yourself.
 
ps
Sorry to hear you have lady problems - although remember this: it could be natural if you were a Freelander owner .... i've spoken to my lady about this and she agrees :)
 
I just looked at this thread cos I thought it may require some of my expert knowledge as an agony uncle! ... how boring, it's about a Land Rover! :eek:
 
you can open bonnet by pulling on latch which cable runs to ,removing grille will help, sounds like heater matrix is holed ,you can remove heater unit there are 2 or 3 bolts at botttom of unit that go through bulkhead and 2 at top unclip wiring and remove the 2 hoses and it will wiggle out with some difficulty new matrix about £25 ish
 
sounds like the heater matrix +1

Its a bit of a pig to get out but get the bonnet off, disconnect a few pipes, juggle the matrix box around and then 20 odd screws later you'll have a busted matrix in your hand. Paddock do a good replacement and its not to costly.
 
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