rs 200 running Tempsford

[gaz700]

just picked up my clio 200,never been into french cars however drives well...so wel see how it gets on,first thing that worries/bothers me is the running temp,when driving it never gets above the first bar,if you sit idle it will climb to the third,move off and it drops back down.
Is this normal? Or a thermostat knackered ? I read some conflicting reviews even people saying change stat to a 172/82 to run hotter ect?
Advice and opinions are welcome
Thanks.

 

[Chrisgti6]

It's the thermostat. Change it for a new OE unit and it'll sit half way.

I personally put a 182 stat in my 197, but that was more due to the price difference than temperature difference.

It's fairly common for the stats to go.

 

[gaz700]

Thanks buddy I'll get one ordered up,did you notice any difference in running Temps with a 182 stat? Some people have said the 197/200 are mapped to run colder...could be a load of balls though?