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on my s2 it runs 80c - 100c+ and the fan is running most of the time, i have a 82 degree thermostat which i thought mite help bt it didnt. i dont no if it is the origanil engine if so, its got 12000 on the clock, would u say the engine is on its last legs?
any help is most appricatied
any help is most appricatied
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I'd say, flush the water system out PROPERLY
By this I mean, properly flush rad with a hose from each end about 5 times, also stick a hose in the thermostat and bottom hole in block this will make sure any blockage gets shoved out of the way
Refil with correct mixture water/ant-freeze and let fan cycle run 3-4 times
By this I mean, properly flush rad with a hose from each end about 5 times, also stick a hose in the thermostat and bottom hole in block this will make sure any blockage gets shoved out of the way
Refil with correct mixture water/ant-freeze and let fan cycle run 3-4 times
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Hi mate i wouldnt say tour engine on your last legs just becuase of that. If your running the incorrect oil in this wether remember that will also cause tempreture to rise like that in this weather. Especially if its too thin.
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Without sounding rude.........if you are running an 82 degree stat do u expect to see coolant temperatures less than than the temperature the stat opens at
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i done an oil change just a week ago using mobil 1 15w 50.
i think i may have a different tempture sender alloying the fan to run 4 longer, my mates says it may be off a cossie.
is this possible??
i think i may have a different tempture sender alloying the fan to run 4 longer, my mates says it may be off a cossie.
is this possible??
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Yes it's possible.
80-100 - which is it?! Thats a big difference. 80 is far too cold, and 100 isn't a worry if it's in traffic in this weather.
80-100 - which is it?! Thats a big difference. 80 is far too cold, and 100 isn't a worry if it's in traffic in this weather.
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my own xr3 turbo runs at 85'c most of the time
i replaced the standard fan with a 12" flat type , much better cooling now , but then again , we have temps up to 35'c in summer
my car does not like running hard in these temps , prefers the cooler nights
try running some rad cleaner for 100km and them flush with a garden hose , this job is a lot easier with the rad out.you should see plenty of muck flush out , this stuff clogs up your rad and leads to increased running temps
i replaced the standard fan with a 12" flat type , much better cooling now , but then again , we have temps up to 35'c in summer
my car does not like running hard in these temps , prefers the cooler nights
try running some rad cleaner for 100km and them flush with a garden hose , this job is a lot easier with the rad out.you should see plenty of muck flush out , this stuff clogs up your rad and leads to increased running temps
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Slightly off topic i know but does anyone know what temperature coresponds to the standard gauge in the car i.e when it's sittin at halfway what temperature is it likely to be approximately????????
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hat temperature coresponds to the standard gauge in the car i.e when it's sittin at halfway what temperature is it likely to be approximately????????
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If you're that concerned about temperatures then you need to pull your wallet out and buy a nice expensive and accurate gauge.
To be honest though, as shit as factory fitted gauges are, they are enough to know when things are ok, and when they aren't........
To be honest though, as shit as factory fitted gauges are, they are enough to know when things are ok, and when they aren't........
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just below half corresponds to +-80'c on my Autogauge temp guage,
ive fitted extra everything
oil temp
water temp
oil pressure
air fuel
egt
volts
always good to have extra at 2 bar!
ive fitted extra everything
oil temp
water temp
oil pressure
air fuel
egt
volts
always good to have extra at 2 bar!
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