normal reading on a tempreture gauge????

kyle_mk3 · Post by **kyle_mk3** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:05 pm

as above really, having problem with my engine as i said in my previous topic, thermostat was fooked after testing it in a pot of boiling water...so bought a new thermo. still no joy, then noticed the control unit for the fan/radiator was a bit knackered 2 causing fan fan not to react so got tht part aswel and tried it (without the thermo) and the engine seemed to work fine, then installed the thermo and it went back to not reacting!!! GRRRRRRRR

any ideas?

and what the temp the engine should be at normally?

cheers Kyle

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Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:47 am

90C it should sit at spot on.

Thermostat should open at 84C. Fan cuts in at 94 and 102 i beleive.

Dan 6N · Post by **Dan 6N** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:03 am

Alex is right, it should sit dead in the middle of the gauge at 90C

kyle_mk3 · Post by **kyle_mk3** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:39 pm

noticed 2day that the top hose is boiling and the bottom one is stone cold, so went out and bought a new water pump which should hopefully solve the problem!

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:03 pm

That doesnt sound like the pump entirely. Thats your thermostat seized closed, or your rad has a blockage.

kyle_mk3 · Post by **kyle_mk3** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:09 pm

got a new thermostat ....still got the problem. could be a blockage tho

kyle_mk3 · Post by **kyle_mk3** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:23 pm

quoted 50 quid by a garage my family use alot, says its gonny be tricky and he may aswel put a new timing belt on aswel....so its now 100 quid! hopefully this sorts out the problem....

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:41 pm

Fingers crossed. It makes sense to do the belt whilst the pump is out - saves the need to do it in future. Ensure you get the tensioner replaced too as these have a habit of going!

kyle_mk3 · Post by **kyle_mk3** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:55 am

oops lol bit late now lol gettin called at ten in the morn so hopefully its gd news will keep u dubbers updated!

kyle_mk3 · Post by **kyle_mk3** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:08 pm

still f*cked, trying the radiator next

kyle_mk3 · Post by **kyle_mk3** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:27 pm

got it fixed after gettin it laser checked, turned out to be a dodgy thermostat which i had bought last week...so im runnin without one atm

Post by **alexperkins** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:34 pm

Ouch! Get a new one in asap to ensure optimum efficiency

Polo96CL · Post by **Polo96CL** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:48 pm

Mine usually sits at about 70/75, never really gets any higher than that.

kyle_mk3 · Post by **kyle_mk3** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:00 pm

paydays tuesday so ill get another new one outta GSF for 9 quid, if this new one doesnt work i'll see you all after my sentance is served

corky · Post by **corky** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:07 pm

reading too high or too low dude?

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