worn bearing noise on over-run - update

[matt brighton]

Dear All

Thanks very much to those that posted suggestions on my earlier appeal for advice -

I had a worn rear bearing noise develop last week and it worried me for a few days - Only evident when in gear and decellerating /on overrun going downhill.... & I promised to post an update

Before getting a chance to investigate the noise has now disappeared as quickly as it came ......! How can that happen ??

I am now fretting about the coolant pipes at the front where they go into the radiator staying stone cold even tho I can "feel" water in them when I squeeze the pipes... temp guage works ok shows engine running very cool - heater ok - and Im reluctant to remove thermostat as hoses are warm either side of it.

I drained and refilled the system in November and thought all was bled ok... I got water to (eventually) spurt out of the bleed valve. Perhaps I have an air lock preventing water circulating properly. Is there a way of pressure filling the system like wot we do with the brake fluid kits?

Any suggestions ?

Never a dull moment with a camper....

Regards

Matt - brighton

[Aidan]

tsat failed open if engine not getting properly hot, or missing ?

[matt brighton]

Thanks Aidan,

For peace of mind I think I will investigate furthur.

Firstly .......I will see if the hoses either side of the thermostat warm up evenly either side or one suddenly gets hot to check stat operation.


Thanks

Matt