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Old 25-06-2004 | 06:46 PM
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ok

headgsket was changed last week


been out now and used QTR tank of petrol, and haven't used any water.

but

the temp's rise from 82 to 86ish when on full throttle, but come straight back down when not ful throttle

my spa gauge tells me this which is in the front water housing

the temp STD temp gauge dont move.


any ideas????

airlock????

headgasket??? ( butr surely id' be using water)
Old 25-06-2004 | 07:26 PM
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what exactly is the problem? Of course it gonna get hotter if you rag it!!! and 86 isnt too high at all. also ignore the standard gauge - its toss.
Old 25-06-2004 | 07:27 PM
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well i never really noticed it getting hotter before when i nailed it

always seemed to stay at the stead 82ish degrees, even like that when on track
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