Recent content by tomfoxley

Thankfully it was just an airlock and with a bit of squeezing of pipes etc it works again. I managed to replace those crap plastic drain plugs with brass ones too. Thanks everyone, much appreciated.

Top pipe was hot, couldn't be bothered with going underneath to look at bottom pipe when it was wet and muddy. Heater doesn't blow hot air. Top pipe doesn't feel pressurised. Thermostat should be ok, I only replaced it a few months ago.

Hi, Basically, the damned thing keeps on overheating. The problem started when the auxiliary belt popped off and shredded. The water pump broke at the same time. The pump was replaced with new gasket and pulley and belt. I filled up the expansion tank and went for a test cruise. It...

No problem Priscilla, it's saved me too. Now just need to sort the airlock in my coolant system out. Oh the joys...

Hi guys, I have a 97 300tdi disco. It's been going fine for a while but about a week ago I gave it a few too many revs whilst accelerating (I know...) and the auxiliary/serpentine belt shredded. I limped back home where it sat for a while before I got around to looking at it. The water pump...