OrionRST200bhp

iTrader: (1)

hi guys, i just put my engine back together in my 4x4 cos, started it yesterday ran it for 5 mins and the hoses were getting warm, but the lower rad pipe was ice cold. whats the cause of this? is it the thermostat?

studabear

What was your temp gauge at? 5 minutes running stationary may well not get the engine hot enough to open the thermostat?

Rax

iTrader: (1)

Its could be a blocked rad,matrix or sticking stat.Run it so the temp gauge reads good and then check.Make sure there is no air in there.