Scouttdi

Thank you so much for that, at the least that's some good info for me to keep in mind for the future. The car was pretty cheap so I knew it would come with problems. If the repairs end up being more than the cars average used price I think I'll just cut my losses and sell it (really don't want to though, even with its problems I love driving it) To answer your first question, the replacement engine has done a little over 100k km's, It was used as a rideshare vehicle before me so it's been driven a lot over the last year I currently have it being inspected by a mechanic, I will have a list of things that need to be repaired/replaced over time as I'm able to afford it. On a pretty tight budget at the moment unfortunately I'll post the results later on today!

Hi there, I've recently purchased a 2010 Scout 2.0tdi. Currently I am having issues with the air-conditioning not getting cold. As well as an overheating issue that only presents itself on long uphill stretches of the highway. Turning on the heater helps keep it just over 90° and once returned to a flat or downhill section the temperature quickly returns to normal, without the heater it will continue to rise, I have never let it completely overheat in the few weeks that I've owned it. My main question though is, can these issues be related in anyway. I'm aware it may be the thermostat and or water pump as well but as I'm on a very tight budget at the moment I need to see all my options first. Also while the car feels like it rides and steers well, I am getting a fair amount of knocking noises on the left hand side, mostly towards the front. I can't feel any of it through steering, just the sounds. Also Note: the car had its engine replaced at 306,000kms