Normal Temperature? - Land Rovers Only

94Disco · 05-19-2006, 06:16 PM

I have a 94 discovery (3.9l V8) and the temperature needle goes up to right about halfway on easy driving, and then varies ever so slightly just above and under the halfway-mark. In heavy traffic it goes up to about 3/4ths the gauge. Just got it early this year and have never had one so I don't know where it's supposed to be - is this normal?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Disco Mike · 05-19-2006, 06:25 PM

Sounds like it is moving about a little too much.
I would suggest you check and clean the outside of the radiator, maybe look at replacing the t/stat, maybe consider going to a radiator shop and ask them about roding out the radiator to reestablish good flow.
Try those for starters.
Mike

94Disco · 05-19-2006, 06:34 PM

Thanks for the quick reply Disco Mike! Will do that!

So halfway is where it should stay? I've had a couple of overheats on other cars , so I've gotten quite sensitive as to where the temperature needle is.

-MD

Bene · 05-19-2006, 11:58 PM

whatever it is, I would have it taken care of ASAP, V8 Rovers tend to be unforgiving when it comes to overheation

KETJAMAICA · 07-30-2006, 10:00 AM

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05-19-2006, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
94Disco Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Normal Temperature? I have a 94 discovery (3.9l V8) and the temperature needle goes up to right about halfway on easy driving, and then varies ever so slightly just above and under the halfway-mark. In heavy traffic it goes up to about 3/4ths the gauge. Just got it early this year and have never had one so I don't know where it's supposed to be - is this normal? Thanks in advance for your help!

05-19-2006, 11:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
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05-19-2006, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,131 Gallery: 0	Sounds like it is moving about a little too much. I would suggest you check and clean the outside of the radiator, maybe look at replacing the t/stat, maybe consider going to a radiator shop and ask them about roding out the radiator to reestablish good flow. Try those for starters. Mike

05-19-2006, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
94Disco Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the quick reply Disco Mike! Will do that! So halfway is where it should stay? I've had a couple of overheats on other cars , so I've gotten quite sensitive as to where the temperature needle is. -MD

07-30-2006, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
KETJAMAICA 94 DISCO 1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PLANO, TEXAS Posts: 57 Gallery: 0	Check The Fan Clutch And The Water Pump Mine Went Out And Cost....

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