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darren m · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 19:51 Post subject: Rad getting hotter than usual

I,ve noticed the truck smells like its getting really hot in the cab every time I use it wether the heaters are on or not , but under the bonnet it stinks even more .

the rad seems like the cause of the smell , its defo hotter than usual , but thermostat reads ok on the dial , plus top and bottom hose are getting hot but top is hotter

any ideas whats causing this please
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93 SWB 3.1Turbo Duty intercooler

99 LWB 3.0 TD Citation

2000 LWB 3.0 / 3.1TD Duty conversion

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darren m · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:48 Post subject:

so anyway I,ve been going over cooling system looking for pipes split etc and only just last week notice water staining on the inside of the bonnet , so guess that's my hot smell, but for the life of me can not locate the source.

any tips to try and find this PITA Rolling Eyes

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93 SWB 3.1Turbo Duty intercooler

99 LWB 3.0 TD Citation

2000 LWB 3.0 / 3.1TD Duty conversion

Rhanagar · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:55 Post subject:

Run it with the engine hot and look for leaks.

Failing that get the coolant system pressure tested.
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition

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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS