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Overheat/Coolant leak (flood) on 2001 Disco II - 3/7/2007 4:04:47 PM

ajs1iron

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I just purchased a 2001 Series II Disco with 61K miles. (My first Rover)
I thought it was a good deal, but two weeks later it overheated and the coolant flooded out the bottom.
The service guy where I bought it said it was a Timing Cover Gasket and fixed it.
I am worried that it is something more major.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Tony in NC

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RE: Overheat/Coolant leak (flood) on 2001 Disco II - 3/7/2007 6:31:17 PM

geoman

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Tony,

The timing case cover is a known area where coolant leaks occur. But make sure the water pump is checked out, and have someone that is knowledgeable take a look at the head gaskets to make sure they are not seeping.

regards,

Geoman
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RE: Overheat/Coolant leak (flood) on 2001 Disco II - 3/7/2007 8:14:04 PM

Disco Mike

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I agree, if for any reason you start running warm or have to start adding coolant, go have the coolant system pressure tested to verify where the leak is.
Mike

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RE: Overheat/Coolant leak (flood) on 2001 Disco II - 3/7/2007 10:22:16 PM

tailchaser0527

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Definately have the system pressure checked it'll tell you a lot. The radiator went out in mine and they're not cheap, about $500(parts only) for mine, and i'm sure the head gaskets aren't cheap either. If the water pump is going bad, it's not a huge deal, I did my own for about $150 total.

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