ladyjack Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 my l200 is boiling water in header tank,and temp gauge goes into red,i traveled to rothbury had to stop 4 times to let it cool down,and top up radiater,but on the way back no problem,anyone got any ideas pls, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I had a Mitsubishi shogun sport that did this. Before you do anything else check the water pump and circulation of water in the radiator. If the water pump isn't working then the engine wont cool. If the radiator is blocked, again the engine won't cool properly. If these both seem fine, it could be a knackered gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggone Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) my l200 is boiling water in header tank,and temp gauge goes into red,i traveled to rothbury had to stop 4 times to let it cool down,and top up radiater,but on the way back no problem,anyone got any ideas pls, Sounds like it could be a sticking or faulty thermostat Andy Edited June 16, 2015 by Doggone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 new water pump,changed stat,had pressure test,not losing any pressure,gutted was going shooting on thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 new water pump,changed stat,had pressure test,not losing any pressure,gutted was going shooting on thursday Its either your head gasket or the heat exchange on EGR system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 not being mechanicly minded what is egr system,reggie pls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basset Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Has it got the right type of anti freeze in it my mates had the same symptoms as that the garage had put wrong anti freeze in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Mitsubishi Shoguns I know where good at eating head gaskets for breakfast, and being that it was an Ally head they were good at warping real quick... Oil all the right colour on the dipstick/under the filler cap? (I.e no mayo) If you take rad cap off, then turn engine on - does the coolant in the rad bubble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Take it to a good garage they will check the coolant to see if exhaust gasses are present. If I was to guess id say it's hopefully the head gasket BUT L200 diesels they are prone to cracking the head from the valve seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 There is an overflow pipe from the header if it's pumping water out of that till it warms and overheats then it's quite likely to be pressurising the system due to exhaust gasses getting in. They do crack heads on the up to 06 and this is the usual first sign. As above get the header checked for exhaust gasses and go from there. New heads are surprisingly cheap probably as it's quite such a common occurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Join the real L200 Forum - free & a good bunch of guys who have all been there & will offer advice http://www.l200forum.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 if you need a GOOD garages number drop me a pm and I,ll pass it over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyjack Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 tam,went on l200 forum,spoke to a few poeple,ive got to take my car over on friday,realy helpfull,he will check it out for me,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 tam,went on l200 forum,spoke to a few poeple,ive got to take my car over on friday,realy helpfull,he will check it out for me,thanks :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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