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Sadly, my 2009 2.4 puma developed overheating sometime last year, now it has oil in the coolant and a pressurized top radiator hose. I tested the EGR cooler and the water pump, both are good. So I think the puma needs a new head gasket, possibly a new head as well. The mechanic quoted me the price of parts + labour will be around 5000 AUD. I'm thinking about doing it myself, but not sure how hard and how hassle can it be. Can anyone who has done this yourself comment how long it took you to finish the job and what special tools were required in which steps? And is the workshop manual sufficient for doing this or do I need other documents?
| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558  
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is it still overheating ?
just in case , what about the oil cooler ? 5000 aud = £s ? just done it on google = £2589 , cant be right can it !!!! it that with a new head ? |
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4th May 2015 12:24pm |
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| labrado Member Since: 30 Jul 2012 Location: Victoria Posts: 7  
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Hi Munch,
do you think a faulty oil cooler can cause the radiator top hose pressurized? I don't have to drive hard to get it pressurized, just running at 2000 rpm for a few minutes. |
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5th May 2015 9:34am |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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Oil cooler could put oil in water/coolant , but not really make it pressurise top hoses , sorry thought it might help
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5th May 2015 5:40pm |
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| nickhodgson Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Zambia Posts: 174 
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How much pressure are you talking about? The system should run at about 15psi as the cap holds the pressure in.
Does it push water out of the cap when you go for a drive? Regards Nick 1995 300tdi Defender 90 P/UP 2011 Puma Defender 130 D/C 2000 300tdi Defender 110 P/UP 2015 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE |
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6th May 2015 9:31am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Have you tried a coolant pressure test kit?
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6th May 2015 11:03am |
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| labrado Member Since: 30 Jul 2012 Location: Victoria Posts: 7
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I didn't pressure-test the cooling system, but when I cruised on highway, the temp gauge rose up to about 3/4 and the pressure pushed steam/water all over the engine bay. |
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8th May 2015 9:45am |
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| labrado Member Since: 30 Jul 2012 Location: Victoria Posts: 7
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Not yet. |
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8th May 2015 9:46am |
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| martinfiattech Member Since: 13 Nov 2013 Location: leicester Posts: 422
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Is the cooling system clogged up with oily coolant, thus making the engine over heat. My self I would pressure test the oil cooler. Or replace it. Flush the cooling system. NONE BIO Washing power / tabs Work really well. And are cheap. Once it`s all clean access the temperature and if required replace the thermostat. Check water pump too. Rad etc.
Check all hoses as the oil in the coolant can cause them to go soft. If as previously stated the cooling system is running anywhere close 15 psi, you`ve got a big problem, most expansion caps blow off in that area. Head gaskets do go but it`s normaly the cooler that goes first. Also once it`s all ok change the engine oil, in case any water has got in there. Excuse the spelling I`am better with spanners and wires. |
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8th May 2015 10:33pm |
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| Okan Member Since: 17 Oct 2016 Location: Geneva Posts: 138  
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Hi!
I was reading this post and I wanted to know what was your problem? Because I have got maybe the same problem. Overheating and some parts in the coolant.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Allready check the hoses and they seems fine. So I'm afraid that could be the oil cooler or worst head gasket!!! What about yours? best regards |
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