TD42 running hot when towing

[mudski]

Yep! But I did say "& kept reasonably close to stock". Yours is the antithesis of that! Kinda supports my 'theory'.

Yes very true mate.

For what little my opinion may be worth, I 100% agree with the stock theory. Mine is 100% stock mechanically and has never overheated, even pulling a 3t boat/trailer combo. Yes it is a complete slug but the torque pulls it away and off you go slowly on your merry way. Let the others behind you overtake. Every time I hear about overheating issues I've replaced radiator, fuel pump, water pump, turbo, boost, exhaust etc. What for? It's a 4.2 torque monster out of the factory, not a rice burner.

Its just nice to be able to hit a hill whilst towing and not have to fan the clutch in second gear to keep her moving. Just point and shoot now. Its still no rice burner though. More of a coal burner, great for gassing the cyclists when they ride two abreast on a narrow road.