New headgasket, still overheating!!!

dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 24 Jul 2006, 11:25

That sounds about the right range.
I'd stick a new thermostat in it, and consider the job done!

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 24 Jul 2006, 11:59

If the radiator is good it should run very cool, probably in the bottom third of the gauge. If the temperature goes well into the hot zone when you boot it, it will be the radiator.

Allanxantia · Unread post by **Allanxantia** » 24 Jul 2006, 22:16

OK, after investigation tonight I am now satisfied it is OK, on motorway it drops to below 70 with thermostat out. One of the fans is not working so I guess I'll get a new one checked the relays etc. neither are coming on at slow and only one at fast so I reckon it is a motor away.

New problem is now that it won't switch off, Take the key out and it keeps running. I am having to stall it to stop! work that one out, is it related?

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 24 Jul 2006, 22:26

Not related -

That would be the diesel rotary pump fuel shut off solonoid. If its the later model with electronic antitheft device - then its located excatly under there

Allanxantia · Unread post by **Allanxantia** » 25 Jul 2006, 10:05

Do you mean the electronic keypad? I have disconnected that by pulling the plug once the engine is running, and replacing it with a more useful tray from my old Xantia. Has this caused a problem?

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 25 Jul 2006, 11:03

No -

On the pump itself -