Newbie with questions - Land Rovers Only

MsLRDII · 12-12-2007, 09:15 AM

I have a 99 Discovery II Series (Pugmere). I don't know what the Pugmere means, could someone explain. My second question is that my vehicle overheats after driving for an extended period of time. The hose and t-stat have been replaced, but it continues to overheat. I have seen other comments posted about this, but I was wondering if the answer to those post would be the same for mine, please help.

Thanks a bunch

rmuller · 12-12-2007, 09:19 AM

Never heard of Pugmere.. not something from the LR factory.. what makes you think its a 'pugmere' edition?

MsLRDII · 12-12-2007, 09:25 AM

It is on the back under the series II label. The care was originally from Maryland I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.

Thanks for the reply!

DiscoAmigo · 12-12-2007, 09:44 AM

Pugmere is probably the local dealership name

Godlykepower · 12-12-2007, 12:26 PM

A Discovery 2 engine is a strong old thing, and you can go a fair distance before starting to see signs of over-heating. Is it a V8 or TD5??
To put in perspective how strong Land Rover engines REALLY are, I did 400 miles from London on the way to the Alps, and my radiator top-hose was left loose after a service, and I eventually had NO coolant left whatsoever.....but the temp gauge did'nt even budge one bit!!!
These vehicles ARE built to go to the ends of the earth!!!

If your thermostat has been checked, has it been tested??

Sounds like perhaps a head gasket gone, or hopefully not.....a cracked head....mucho $$$ if it is.

If it is your head gasket, a LR engine is quite forgiving, and you may still be ok, if you dont rack up an enormous amount of miles.

As for Pugmere....there is nothing from Land Rover (at least in Europe) to come out of the factory by that name. My guess would be it is a dealership logo and NOT an edition of some description.
There is a 4x4 dealer in Georgia called PUGMIRE, could it be that perhaps??

Martin

ArmyRover · 12-12-2007, 01:53 PM

I would have the overheating issues looked into and drive the trucks as little as possible until that is solved. Overheating these motors is a very destructive thing five minutes of overheating can cause a host of problems i.e. warped heads cracked heads dropped liner on a cylinder.

and with a disco II in america you have a gas v8 no diesel option here.

MsLRDII · 12-13-2007, 12:17 PM

Duh,......lol! You have been helpful!

12-12-2007, 09:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
MsLRDII Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	Newbie with questions I have a 99 Discovery II Series (Pugmere). I don't know what the Pugmere means, could someone explain. My second question is that my vehicle overheats after driving for an extended period of time. The hose and t-stat have been replaced, but it continues to overheat. I have seen other comments posted about this, but I was wondering if the answer to those post would be the same for mine, please help. Thanks a bunch

12-12-2007, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,416 Gallery: 0	Never heard of Pugmere.. not something from the LR factory.. what makes you think its a 'pugmere' edition? __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

12-12-2007, 09:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
DiscoAmigo Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 97 Gallery: 0	Pugmere is probably the local dealership name __________________ 2001 Discovery II

12-12-2007, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Godlykepower Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bedford, UK Posts: 4 Gallery: 4	A Discovery 2 engine is a strong old thing, and you can go a fair distance before starting to see signs of over-heating. Is it a V8 or TD5?? To put in perspective how strong Land Rover engines REALLY are, I did 400 miles from London on the way to the Alps, and my radiator top-hose was left loose after a service, and I eventually had NO coolant left whatsoever.....but the temp gauge did'nt even budge one bit!!! These vehicles ARE built to go to the ends of the earth!!! If your thermostat has been checked, has it been tested?? Sounds like perhaps a head gasket gone, or hopefully not.....a cracked head....mucho $$$ if it is. If it is your head gasket, a LR engine is quite forgiving, and you may still be ok, if you dont rack up an enormous amount of miles. As for Pugmere....there is nothing from Land Rover (at least in Europe) to come out of the factory by that name. My guess would be it is a dealership logo and NOT an edition of some description. There is a 4x4 dealer in Georgia called PUGMIRE, could it be that perhaps?? Martin __________________ Learn like your going to live forever; Live like your going to die tomorrow.

12-12-2007, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,000 Gallery: 0	I would have the overheating issues looked into and drive the trucks as little as possible until that is solved. Overheating these motors is a very destructive thing five minutes of overheating can cause a host of problems i.e. warped heads cracked heads dropped liner on a cylinder. and with a disco II in america you have a gas v8 no diesel option here. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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12-12-2007, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
MsLRDII Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	It is on the back under the series II label. The care was originally from Maryland I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. Thanks for the reply!

12-13-2007, 12:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
MsLRDII Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	Duh,......lol! You have been helpful!

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