Engine Cut Off? - Land Rovers Only

LRDisco94 · 07-11-2006, 11:34 AM

Hey guys... been gone for two months...up in maine for the summer..managed to find local internet access.... My mother decided tht she would drive the Rover ..on the way back she said it started to over heat..she turned the heat on full blast but did not pull over which kinda upset me..anyways she was only like 2 miles from home...she made it to the entrance of the driveway where it shut off..... my question...is the computer programed to shut off if it gets to hot or did something fry...

O the bottom hose from the radiator busted to bits.... sooo all the fluid leaked out

Disco Mike · 07-11-2006, 11:42 AM

NO!, You have problems, can't say what, but the computer didn't shut you down.
Need to look at the engine for possible overheat damage.
Mike

RageRover · 07-11-2006, 05:51 PM

x2, yeah all that overheat can cause the metals in the engine to warp, and move in ways it was not meant to be.

Does the motor still start and run after that shut off?

LRDisco94 · 07-12-2006, 12:50 PM

dang, i cant tell about the motort, im still up here in maine...my dad said he went out and filled it up with water and it started and drove up the driveway and tht was it.. he ordered the new hose, i havent talked about it since then...... tht was what i was afraid of WARPAGE, i was like (trying not to yell) why didnt you pull over? she said she was right down the road from the house and she turned the heat on... but i was thinking tht even driving for 2 miles with the temp gauge on H tht cant be good... man i just hope nothin wrong if there is im gonna scream.... cause we just got done rebuilding the heads and replaced the timing gear/chain ..... i should of drove up here....

smileyq · 07-12-2006, 12:56 PM

Sorry man

Best of luck with it. Keep us up to date as to what is going on with it.

Disco Mike · 07-12-2006, 01:14 PM

When you get a chance, have a shop do one or both coolants tests to see if there is a problem, both chemical and sniffer if needed.
If it is OK, then make sure there is no air left trapped in the engine and do any engine flush to help det rid of any excess sludge and burned oil.
Good luck,
Mike

96owner · 07-12-2006, 02:12 PM

just a question why did she turn up the heat

Muddy Oval · 07-12-2006, 02:41 PM

It's a way to reduce the water temp in the engine- using the heater core like a little mini-radiator.

afirover · 07-14-2006, 11:09 AM

only works if thier is water

LRDisco94 · 07-17-2006, 12:25 PM

Well it started and ran fine my dad said.. he ordered a hose set from AB... but i will mention the tests and the engine flush... Thxs for the info guys

RageRover · 07-17-2006, 03:32 PM

Cool beans man! Glad to see that motor still runs.

I bet it had to be a relief to hear it run fine.

07-11-2006, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
LRDisco94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 495 Gallery: 0	Engine Cut Off? Hey guys... been gone for two months...up in maine for the summer..managed to find local internet access.... My mother decided tht she would drive the Rover ..on the way back she said it started to over heat..she turned the heat on full blast but did not pull over which kinda upset me..anyways she was only like 2 miles from home...she made it to the entrance of the driveway where it shut off..... my question...is the computer programed to shut off if it gets to hot or did something fry... O the bottom hose from the radiator busted to bits.... sooo all the fluid leaked out __________________ -LRDisco94- www.floridalandroverclub.com

07-11-2006, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,888 Gallery: 0	x2, yeah all that overheat can cause the metals in the engine to warp, and move in ways it was not meant to be. Does the motor still start and run after that shut off? __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

07-12-2006, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
LRDisco94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 495 Gallery: 0	dang, i cant tell about the motort, im still up here in maine...my dad said he went out and filled it up with water and it started and drove up the driveway and tht was it.. he ordered the new hose, i havent talked about it since then...... tht was what i was afraid of WARPAGE, i was like (trying not to yell) why didnt you pull over? she said she was right down the road from the house and she turned the heat on... but i was thinking tht even driving for 2 miles with the temp gauge on H tht cant be good... man i just hope nothin wrong if there is im gonna scream.... cause we just got done rebuilding the heads and replaced the timing gear/chain ..... i should of drove up here.... __________________ -LRDisco94- www.floridalandroverclub.com

07-12-2006, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
smileyq Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 653 Gallery: 0	Sorry man Best of luck with it. Keep us up to date as to what is going on with it. __________________ "Good saddles ain't cheap, and cheap saddles ain't good."

07-12-2006, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	It's a way to reduce the water temp in the engine- using the heater core like a little mini-radiator. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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07-11-2006, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,282 Gallery: 0	NO!, You have problems, can't say what, but the computer didn't shut you down. Need to look at the engine for possible overheat damage. Mike

07-12-2006, 01:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,282 Gallery: 0	When you get a chance, have a shop do one or both coolants tests to see if there is a problem, both chemical and sniffer if needed. If it is OK, then make sure there is no air left trapped in the engine and do any engine flush to help det rid of any excess sludge and burned oil. Good luck, Mike

07-12-2006, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	just a question why did she turn up the heat

07-14-2006, 11:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
afirover AFIROVER Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: INDY IN Posts: 229 Gallery: 0	only works if thier is water

07-17-2006, 12:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
LRDisco94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 495 Gallery: 0	Well it started and ran fine my dad said.. he ordered a hose set from AB... but i will mention the tests and the engine flush... Thxs for the info guys __________________ -LRDisco94- www.floridalandroverclub.com

07-17-2006, 03:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,888 Gallery: 0	Cool beans man! Glad to see that motor still runs. I bet it had to be a relief to hear it run fine. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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