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Thanks all for your suggestions and replies. I've managed to resolve this issue, I did replace the cap but still had the same issue. In the end I took out the water pump and the thermostat and found ultimately that the thermostat was at issue. It had jammed itself closed, so water clearly not circul...

Hello again, Following the above discussion, I've changed the radiator on our Dexta Diesel, cleaned out the air cleaner (and restored it while I was at it) and checked the fuel lines. She starts perfectly and runs smoothly, she's not over-heating and stopping any more as she was. Thanks for your hel...

Ok thanks guys, I'll check the fuel system and see if there's an issue there too. I've got a radiator in the post as well. Fingers crossed!

Well I sure am glad I asked the question here and didn't persist running it. I took off the radiator to clean it out, and discovered that it had virtually no water in it at the bottom, despite top-ups from the top. Blockage to be sure. But wait -- there's more. The bolts at the bottom had corroded t...

Thanks Mervyn I'll check the air filter and radiator first and then the water pump and see what comes of that!

We've had our 1962 Dexta Diesel for about three years. Last year she had a head gasket replacement, fluid flushing and oil flushing and filters replacements and she's been running great ever since. Very smooth and plenty of pep. However, just recently, she's starting cutting out occasionally when ru...