Help temperature problem??

[OJD]

Hi all l have a clio 172 ph1 has had a water pump, dephaser pulley, timing belt kit and aux belt kit all genuine items trouble is the temperature gauge on the dash is sitting at a quarter instead of half way could it be because I have fitted a non genuine thermostat and coolant temperature sensor oh and also there is a just a mixture of coolants in the system again not genuine type d coolant all help would be appreciated thanks Owen

 

[OJD]

Bump anyone?? Took the car for an hour long drive tonight then last 5 mins gave it a bit of stick wouldn't rev over 6.5k instead of 7.2k anyone ideas???

 

[George182]

I'd suggest getting a genuine thermostat and doing a coolant flush, swapping it for type D.

 

[OJD]

Yeah tried 2 thermostats and 2 coolant temp sensor sensors non genuine to no joy looks like a should of just bought genuine can be the only things that won't allow it too heat up surely?

 

[ScottL]

Try bleeding the system to check for any air in it.

 

[OJD]

Yeah had the blead screw out when filling up with coolant them when it had a constant flow coming out put the screw back in so ave had to order a genuine thermostat and coolant temp sensor so hopefully this cures it if not don't really know what to do from here?

 

[OJD]

Well replaced the thermostat and coolant temp sensor flushed the entire system and filled with genuine type d coolant cars running great lot to be said for using genuine parts won't be making that mistake again!!

 

[scotty10]

how much did those parts skin you?