Good day,
My nickname, SALLHAMv8, referring to my first RRC, many (second hand old worn down 4 doors) followed after and still one 2 door RRC is in the barn.
Active on the Land Rover scene in Belgium, currently traveling with the 110 sw TD5 through South America. (http://www.dreamitdoit.be)
Things are not as smooth as wanted. The Defender is not behaving at all.
When climbing up to paso Agua Negro we had a stop over for the customs. When stopped we lost 3 liters of cooling water through the black cap. Water was boiling.
We returned back to Vecuna for repairs, after filling up the expansion tank at the customs. We drove a 150 km (down from 2500 to 600 meters)mwith out problems. I do not really understand where to look for a problem. Thermostat has been tested 2 weeks ago in Coihaique and OK, radiator is cleaned out same time.
No spares are available in Santiago Land rover garage. We have spend a full week in Santiago last week for repairs (condesner, brakes, ....It's a never ending story...
Kind of 'HELP ME' introduction, sorry for that.