Is it running to hot?
05-07-2010, 07:09 PM
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Is it running to hot?
just compleated a full engine and car rebuild finished it the weekend,
well only a few teething problems but the most worring is the running temps.
new stat
new rad
new turbo cooler
new front mount
new water pump
well new everything realy.
i have a ford water temp gauge and when the car is moving its around 96deg
and when it was left running it went up to aroung 106-110deg!
is this to much? my fez turbo dont get this hot but that doesnt have a front mount.
on the original gauge its from half to three quaters.
any advise is much welcome
well only a few teething problems but the most worring is the running temps.
new stat
new rad
new turbo cooler
new front mount
new water pump
well new everything realy.
i have a ford water temp gauge and when the car is moving its around 96deg
and when it was left running it went up to aroung 106-110deg!
is this to much? my fez turbo dont get this hot but that doesnt have a front mount.
on the original gauge its from half to three quaters.
any advise is much welcome
05-07-2010, 07:20 PM
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may be that the engine is a bit tight still if thats had a full rebuild 
otherwise id check the running temps with a spot thermometer if you can get hold of one, and check the temp gauge is actually reading correctly
otherwise id check the running temps with a spot thermometer if you can get hold of one, and check the temp gauge is actually reading correctly
05-07-2010, 08:45 PM
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done around 1500 ish miles since the engine was done and was run in when it was bloody cold hence the reason i havent realy noticed the high temps.
been all round it with my hand to make sure the water is curculating propley, will try to get hold of a heat gun to check.
been all round it with my hand to make sure the water is curculating propley, will try to get hold of a heat gun to check.
05-07-2010, 09:01 PM
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From what I have seen thats normal if you have a stock Stat, and fan switch mate. Fans come on at 100deg so might get a fraction over that.
I have an 82deg Stat and a Cossie fan switch which comes on at 88deg, but to be fair mine never see's over 95deg even with sustain 6-7k rpm runs at full boost.
I have an 82deg Stat and a Cossie fan switch which comes on at 88deg, but to be fair mine never see's over 95deg even with sustain 6-7k rpm runs at full boost.
05-07-2010, 09:13 PM
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dont forget it has also been fooking hot lately, even noticed my 24valver is running hotter on a run of late 
may just be that if its only happened over the last few weeks
may just be that if its only happened over the last few weeks
06-07-2010, 09:45 AM
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She's running an 82deg stat and standard fan switch with a manual overide,
proberly worrieing about nothing bit I've spent so much money on it I don't want it going bang!
it's got a standard bumper on it aswell as I don't realy like cut out ones but I have one so I might give it a try to see If it helps.
proberly worrieing about nothing bit I've spent so much money on it I don't want it going bang!
it's got a standard bumper on it aswell as I don't realy like cut out ones but I have one so I might give it a try to see If it helps.
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