Temp too low ?

[RichieJA]

New engine in my car is running fine but my temp gauage shows low temp it stays near the bottom and only when sitting still for a bit does it go close to half way, drops to zero when at motorway speeds,

When I have heating at full its warm but not roasting like before,

Garage thinks its sticky thermostat and they are willing to fit new one if I buy it.
Does this sound about right ?

 

[bloke]

yup.

 

[ADS_V6]

Id change stat rich and coolant temp sensor.Renault only parts

 

[RichieJA]

They offered to put old one in aswell but is not really worth no spending the 15 quid or whatever it is I have a new engine mount coming aswell as magnacore leads I bought off here which they are fitting for free so might as well get the new temp stuff fitted at the same time.

 

[ADS_V6]

I had the gauge problem mine was coolant temp sensor ,but could be stat sensor around 20 quid.I would get both for piece of mind.

 

[imprezaworks]

You tried the tuner yet

 

[Ben.Block]

Thermostat, 100%

 

[realnumber 1]

They offered to put old one in aswell but is not really worth no spending the 15 quid or whatever it is I have a new engine mount coming aswell as magnacore leads I bought off here which they are fitting for free so might as well get the new temp stuff fitted at the same time.

Sure I've read on here numerous times that the magnacore are s**t on 1*2's!

I could well be mistaking for something else though.

 

[bloke]

magnecore are fine but the standard renault leads are good so no real need to spend twice as much.

 

[RichieJA]

Paid 25 for the leads so no real loss if the make no difference

You tried the tuner yet

Tried it on my lunch break says I need to update vci, was parked too far to piggy back off WiFi to update it will get it done tomorrow as I'm off

 

[mantis946]

Sure I've read on here numerous times that the magnacore are s**t on 1*2's!

I could well be mistaking for something else though.

The issue with them was the tops on them not sealing the plug hole properly so water could get in, unsure if this has changed now.

 

[RichieJA]

So I need to make sure this bit has a good seal ?
I'll measure it against old ones makes sure its same size

 

[RichieJA]

Yeah so was thermostat lol