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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816   
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Thanks Blackwolf.
When I opened the bonnet and also felt around the footwell, brake lever etc, all felt normal. No 'sense' of it overheating. I'll certainly check the coolant this arvo. Interesting that you mention battery connections. Would the dealership who tackled the Output Shaft and Clutch replacement have disconnected the battery? This all started after I picked it up in Palma last week. Never before. Further, and also after I picked it up and was on the motorway, I found I had a small wiring loom issue which effected the OS headlight and indicator (British car). I played with the wires and connectors near where they enter the bulkhead and coolant res is, just as a temp measure to get me home. I have not touched them since, but do we think this might have shorted the wiring to the CHT given it is in the same place? Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Aug 2018 9:45am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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I just checked the coolant reservoir and I am unbelievably embarrased to say it is empty. Not low, empty!
I can only assume this is the cause of the overheating and that the ECU safety/limp home mode has been kicking in. Of greater concern is where an entire reservoir and system's worth of coolant has gone, given I have not had any spraying in the engine compartment, nor have seen any (ever) under the car, I'm at a loss. Not a smidge. I'll fill her up and see what comes of it. What a muppet  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Aug 2018 11:13am |
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| Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 627  
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First parade?
1995 Defender 110 CSW
1971 SIIA Lightweight |
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31st Aug 2018 11:55am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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I looked under the bonnet and tried to cover most of the coolant system as best I can with the Def sitting on the street in central Cham, limited tools, bad light and rain. However, I 'may' have found the culprit as this pipe (thanks to another forum member who posted this photo in 2014), was not seated properly. Probably 1cm from being flush with the heater control valce. No sign of excess spray/spillage, but perhaps enough has eeked out over time. I think this might have been a very, very slow leak. Will commit to a more complete check once I've topped up the coolant and got the DC back home.
 Click image to enlarge Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Aug 2018 11:58am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Too true.  And I certainly did before driving down to Mallorca, just not after picking her up from the LR dealer in Palma before driving home. You live and learn...  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Aug 2018 12:19pm |
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| Hairysteve Member Since: 15 Jun 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 692  
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Phew  |
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31st Aug 2018 12:26pm |
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| Ramsay Member Since: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 627
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My father totalled the engine in a brand new Series IIA station wagon after picking it up from the dealer. They had forgotten to fill the radiator. That story is still doing the rounds in our family after 50 years so we all do try to do checks ourselves before long journeys. 1995 Defender 110 CSW
1971 SIIA Lightweight |
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31st Aug 2018 12:32pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Given the nearest French 'Halfords' is 25kms away, out of the valley, with no public transport, I'm thinking of refilling with water to get me home. I can secure at least 4 litres of deionized water (not distilled), possibly more, as I'm led to believe I may need as much as ten litres to refill the full coolant system which looks dry. Is it general consensus that this will be OK until I can do a full bleed and refill? Will likely cover no more than 50kms in the interim and local temps will not be getting close to freezing for some time. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Aug 2018 12:59pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17382 
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Yes, without a doubt. There are also earth connections to the gearbox which would have been disconnected. |
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31st Aug 2018 1:21pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Topped up the coolant, 'just' 2 litres needed. ECU light out immediately, full power on tap, no ECO safety mode, normality restored
It goes to show that despite my education, life experiences, travels, and general awesomeness etc etc, I can still be a complete moron at 45 years of age.
Mrs Grenadier regularly thinks I am, indeed she says that I 'have the (mad) cow', but I never believe her; I do now  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Sep 2018 9:45am |
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| pannawonica Member Since: 21 Nov 2010 Location: Clackline Western Australia Posts: 568 
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Don’t worry mate as a two and from I’m still not allowed too give blood here after nearly thirty years because of mad cow disease
 We all have those moments! it’s beer o’clock somewhere in the world ! |
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1st Sep 2018 10:58am |
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| shropshiredefender Member Since: 05 Jun 2017 Location: Shropshire Posts: 834  
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Tempted to post your favourite picture again but I have over diagnosed defender problems so many times in the past
Be lucky  |
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1st Sep 2018 1:55pm |
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