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normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:05 pm
by kyle_mk3
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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Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:47 am
by alexperkins
90C it should sit at spot on.
Thermostat should open at 84C. Fan cuts in at 94 and 102 i beleive.
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:03 am
by Dan 6N
Alex is right, it should sit dead in the middle of the gauge at 90C
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:39 pm
by kyle_mk3
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!
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:03 pm
by alexperkins
That doesnt sound like the pump entirely. Thats your thermostat seized closed, or your rad has a blockage.
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:09 pm
by kyle_mk3
got a new thermostat ....still got the problem. could be a blockage tho
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:23 pm
by kyle_mk3
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....
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:41 pm
by alexperkins
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!
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:55 am
by kyle_mk3
oops lol bit late now lol gettin called at ten in the morn so hopefully its gd news will keep u dubbers updated!
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:08 pm
by kyle_mk3
still f*cked, trying the radiator next
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:27 pm
by kyle_mk3
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
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:34 pm
by alexperkins
Ouch! Get a new one in asap to ensure optimum efficiency
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:48 pm
by Polo96CL
Mine usually sits at about 70/75, never really gets any higher than that.
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:00 pm
by kyle_mk3
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
Re: normal reading on a tempreture gauge????
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:07 pm
by corky
reading too high or too low dude?