also , if i need any more confirmation. when i took off one of the heater pipes, it was smoking, which i assume is the head gasket breached? is this common? Nathan

yeah i think you`re right. off to price it up, to see if it is worthwhile ! nathan

ok chaps, have changed thermostat and water pump, flushed through rads, put everything back together and.... it is pretty much the same, took it for a gentle run, i got heat for about 30 seconds and then nothingthe temp sits rock steady at the middle during idle and goes up a little while...

thanks to both for your replies, i shall call craddocks and get them sent out. I think the bolt is completely knackered it has been soaked in penetrator, hit, sworn at, bled on and none of those things have done the trick! think i'm gonna have to try either a mobile mechanic or drill it...

Hi all, whilst changing the water pump on my Disco 300tdi I have managed to round off one of the nuts holding the pulley on the PAS pump, everything else has come apart fine, so I now cannot get the last bolt out of the water pump, typical. Anyhow, i think i'm going to end up having to...

cheers, i'm actually looking forward to it, but it is blody freezing!! I'm in Northants on the Beds border, i must go and update my profile ;) Nath

dom, cheers for that, i'm kinda hoping it isn't going to be the head, you are probably right though! Have read your thread, does sound familiar! will keep you updated. Cheers Nathan

cheers all, richard , it turns but i cannot spin it , if that makes sense. This is all new to me, so sorry for the silly questions. I am appreciative of everyones help. Nath

cheer sean

ah also, how do i remove the fan, do i need one of those cranked 32mm spanners to pop that off? Cheers

cool, thanks for all your help guys. Just been out to have a look , and being the numpty i am i cannot see how to get to the bottom rad hose, have managed to get the hoses of the matrix assembly fine, so once outside taps thaw out I shall give that a blast through! thanks again for all your...

thanks for the reply... fan runs all the time from startup when freezing cold ? I take it this is correct then? it is difficult to get car up to temp without taking for a run, and dont want to damage anything, even when left running for five mins the temp gauge doesnt move. Although if i...

hi thanks to all for your replies so far. I have noticed today that the radiator fan appears to be running all of the time also, having done some reading this appears to suggest it is faulty.. aaahhhh So do i just need a new coupling and a 32mm cranked spanner? Would this stop the...

Hi all just picked up a disco! My first one it is great to drive but already has it's faults!! Look forward to chatting to you all on the forum Nathan

Hi thanks for making me feel welcome!! I think I'll try flushing rad and matrix through first, although fully expect it to be head gasket ;) But...... How do I flush it through? And where is the heater matrix? Many thanks nath