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Alan S



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 2.5 TD CSW Coniston Green
2.5 TD 19j. Over heating in long hill climb
Hi

Does anyone have any ideas on curing my 2.5 TD J19 engine get very hot when climbing up long hill.

She has alway been gutless on any hill even gradual hills more so when driving on Motorway at 55 -60 mpg will drop to 40-50mpg.

Timing on pump is set at std with lock pins. I have read about advancing time .

Any Advise would be appropriate.

Regards
Alan S
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Scotm



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Have you checked the condition of the radiator? If it is old it could be that the poor condition of the fins or restricted flow is causing this.
Post #802216 14th Nov 2019 10:38am
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Alan S



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 2.5 TD CSW Coniston Green
Hi

Thanks for reply.

New rad fitted under two year ago. Rad fins cleaned after every off road trip. Antifreeze changed and check very clean. New water pump this year . All hose good condition no water loss.

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Alan S
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Paddie42



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You mention it's always been "gutless". Have you checked the MAF is working? I simple check is to unplug it and take it for a test drive.

I'm not sure if this would affect the temperature overall, but it might improve things.

By the way I wish I could get those mpg figures out of mine ...
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Scotm



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Quote:
Have you checked the MAF is working?


Have you read the original post? Rolling with laughter

The 19j engine is pre electronics!
Post #802223 14th Nov 2019 12:01pm
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dorsetsmith



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Thermostat opening

waste gate not close

fuel starvation
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mini Anaconda



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Does a 19J have a viscous fan?
I replaced the viscous fan on my 200tdi and that made a big difference as the old one had failed. BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
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Alan S



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dorsetsmith wrote:
Thermostat opening

waste gate not close

fuel starvation


Thermostat good check when changing water pump.

Waste gate pressure good operating to spec on road test.

New fuel filter .

Regards
Alan S
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Alan S



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 2.5 TD CSW Coniston Green
mini Anaconda wrote:
Does a 19J have a viscous fan?
I replaced the viscous fan on my 200tdi and that made a big difference as the old one had failed.



New viscous fan coupling unit fitted .

Regards
Alan S
Post #802233 14th Nov 2019 1:41pm
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Alan S



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United Kingdom 1987 Defender 90 2.5 TD CSW Coniston Green
The 19j has a oil cooler integral with the rad.

Just thinking if an additional oil cooler my be an idea.

Or. Replace current viscous fan with electric .

Would leave issue with lack of power. Any advise on pump timing ?

Regards
Alan S
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excossack



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dorsetsmith



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Post #802239 14th Nov 2019 2:49pm
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jst



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40 to 50mpg on a 19J honestly?

if you chnage down a gear or tackle the hill a gear lower does that help reduce temp, just thinking EGT temps bringing it up under load.

the 19J was good for its time, well i felt mine was at the time, the time when most traffic on main roads was at 40-50mph not the 50-60mph now and everyone near enough slowed down on long hill climbs. nowdays vehicles tend to keep the desired 70mph on any incline and the expectation is for every vehicle to do the same. maybe its just been worked too hard?

mine never liked sitting on long hills at 60mph. once it got to 60mph that is.

check handbrake not binding
unrestricted air flow to engine
coolant circulating as it should

an indication of EGT would prob show it going up and creating the heat under hard load. Cheers

James
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Post #802242 14th Nov 2019 2:58pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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Re: 2.5 TD 19j. Over heating in long hill climb
Alan S wrote:
She has alway been gutless on any hill even gradual hills more so when driving on Motorway at 55 -60 mpg will drop to 40-50mpg.

On the basis that no-one measures their progress up hills in mpg, I assumed it was a typo and should have said mph. Darren

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Post #802243 14th Nov 2019 3:16pm
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Alan S



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Yes sorry Typo. MPH not MPG

Hand brake set correctly.

Air flow good . Fitted with snorkel inlet facing forward

Coolant good flow no air lock

In most cases have to drop down to 4th on steeper hill down to 3rd

Not difference in high temp

Mainly when engine under load of which you would expect but not so hot.

Regards
Alan S
Post #802247 14th Nov 2019 3:36pm
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