Rev Limiter

[hpoolsteve]

Hey Guys

Why does my Rev limiter kick in at 6000 rpm? Or is this normal.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

1st gear ? 5th gear ? Hot / cold engine ?

More information needed chap...

 

[hpoolsteve]

Sorry buddy. Only noticed 2nd and 3rd and always when warm

 

[Dave..]

Shouldn't be hitting the limiter in third

The oil won't be up to temperature, and the cold limiter will be kicking in. Drive a bit longer/harder and the limiter will be lifted to 7200

 

[Ian_s]

^ and if it doesnt you need a new thermostat.

 

[hpoolsteve]

So it has a cold limiter to protect the engine oviously. Granted when ever i have hit the limiter its only been when the temp gauge has got to normal, and not after a prolonged drive.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

That's showing water temp. Oil takes a lot longer to warm up !

 

[jesus]

Thermostat.

 

[hpoolsteve]

Should look at thermostat then. Not had the car long (3 weeks) never driven are read up on these before. Have owned Scoobies for years but this little thing is a different kettle of fish.

 

[gez 172]

how much are thermostats?

 

[jesus]

About 12 quid from GSF!

 

[wayne_182]

Hello,
I have a rs 182 2005 and I noticed the engine cuts when I'm overtaking or having 'fun' and I know that I must be in the 7000rpm range perhaps a little over but honestly in these situations I'm watching the world outside and not the rev counter. Reading this thread it confirms that there IS a rev limiter (saying change gear t**t) and so I'm not blowing the engine....... my question is then... Can I rely on the limiter to protect the engine or am I living 'on the edge' when it cuts in and I should really really avoid that situation ... any comments welcome:race: