OVERHEATING - AIR IN COOLING SYSTEM
Bulletin Number - 0007
Issue - 2
Date - 05.09.2001
Model - Freelander
Affected Range - Freelander L Series Diesel XA651586 to YA699999 and YA500000 to YA524851
Re-Issue Information - Part details amended.
Problem -
COOLING PERFORMANCE
L Series diesel - During cold to moderate ambient temperatures (5°C to 20°C) the customer may experience prolonged ‚in cab heater warm up times.
Loss of performance due to fueling ‚de-rate may also be experienced under high load/duty conditions with the temperature gauge reading normal.
Cause
The thermostat may have been manufactured away from specification, allowing a small amount of coolant to bypass the thermostat from the cold side of the system.
Action
Where a customer complaint of the above is confirmed, replace the thermostat.
Refer to PARTS INFORMATION for thermostat application details.
Refer to Workshop Manual repair number 29.45.09 for repair procedure.
Freelander L Series only - Carefully remove the thermostat cover by using a gentle (twisting and pulling) action, if the inner core of the oil cooler is disturbed at this stage this would necessitate the fitment of a new oil cooler.
Parts Information
Thermostat PBM 100040K
O ring LUE 100110K
Thermostat cap PBQ 100010K
NOTE: Freelander L Series - Only replace the thermostat cap if damaged during removal.
Warranty
Use Complaint Code: 2C4U
Use S.R.O.: 26.45.09
Time allowance: 1.00 Hrs
