Cooling system - diesel (Cooling system): Adjustments (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 800 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–1999
- Section
- Adjustments
Cooling system - dieselCooling system · page 2 of 2
Refill
- Flush system with water under low pressure.
CAUTION: High pressure water could damage the radiator.
- Connect bottom hose to radiator and secure with clip.
- Prepare coolant to required concentration. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
- Set heater temperature control to maximum heat position.
- Fill cooling system.
NOTE: The rate of fill should keep the coolant level in the expansion tank below air bleed connection, but do not allow the tank to empty.
- Continue filling cooling system until coolant level reaches indicator plate in expansion tank.
- Fit pressure relief cap.
- Fit underbelly panel, See BODY, Repairs.
- Start and run engine until radiator cooling fan operates.
- Switch off engine and allow to cool.
- Check for leaks and top-up coolant to level indicator in expansion tank.
Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800
- FLUIDCoolantSearch: Rover coolant antifreeze
- PARTThermostatSearch: Rover 800 1996 thermostat
- TOOLCooling system pressure testerSearch: cooling system pressure tester
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