OVERHEATING(SORRY)

willy g · Post by **willy g** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:46 pm

The saga continues for me unfortunately!!!
Got car back and was fine on the way back. Now when i drive the car hardly gets warm!
The heaters are warm but this cools the engine right down , i suspect the themostat is now stuck open. Also i think mr muppet at the garage has fitted the wrong housing or somethin!!
Any ideas?

gazza1286 · Post by **gazza1286** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:40 pm

If the thermostat is stuck open, The LOWER radiator hose will tend to heat up slowly in line with that of the upper hose.

i.e. The LOWER hose SHOULD stay cool until the temp gauge needle reaches the mid-point.

As said earlier checking this should be done whilst the car is stationary.

willy g · Post by **willy g** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 6:57 pm

Thanks GAZZA u seem too no your onions!
I had a look today seems to be the prob (only thing i think it can be really?)
I,ll have a look at it when i can be bothered until then its two jumpers time!