xei 1.8 help thanks for info hose mod

[waitebob]

hi thanks for good information just done hose mod and new expansion tank
engine temp is good cheers guys ps guy at landrover said on early models expansion tank was linked to hgf did this first apears i was loosing presure may be and causing air lock buying new thermerstat housing rather than blanking plug {1999 model}was needed seemes to run a lot better now cooling fan not kicking in half as much again cheers oh ps temp4r
new thermerstat is a sealed unit you do away with the old {faulty one }one just use the housing bob

[TEMPL4R]

The biggest problem is the bleed pipes to the header tank block, so any air cannot get out. The water is filled via the bottom of the engine, the air cannot escape.

The V6 Ford Granada, Cologne 2.3 and 2.8 engines have the thermostat in the bottom hose, they suffer the same problem when you fill them up.

Air locks are a big problem in cars where you have a header tank. You must ensure the bleed hoses are clear.

You should feel them get warm when the engine is running. If the header tank doesn't warm up at the same time as the engine, the pipes are not doing their job.

Chris

[waitebob]

cheers evrey thing seems fine engine temps holding steady water constantly running round system was not before hose mod was done cooling fan not kicking in half as much seems engine is running cooler the hose mod seems good mixing the cold withe hot no cold water engine shock