Valver temp

[RicH-]

What temp does everyones valver run at on the water temp gauge ?

Mine sits around half way just below it , never seen it go above it yet , is it normal to sit around half way always ?

 

[mike]

Same as mine, unless in traffic.

 

[Tom_16v]

Sounds normal.

I know mine is different to most peoples, runs between half and 2/3rds.

 

[RicH-]

coo, just checking that mines ok !

 

[BenR]

mine runs closer to the 1/4 mark.

 

[DeanRSi]

yeah, mine sits at no more than a 1/4 when driving. creeps up if im stuck in traffic to about half way but i dont think its ever been above that.

 

[riplash]

Mine goes up to nearly 3/4 before the fan kicks in when stationary

 

[RicH-]

Does the fan only kick in at 3/4 ?

 

[riplash]

Seems to... was paying attention to it in the drive through the other night. It gets to a touch before the 3/4 mark before it kicks in... Is slightly worrying, Ill get the low temp fan switch + stat when I get the belts done soon.

 

[Bubbles]

I heard depending on what oil is in the car.. it will run at different temps. is this right?

 

[wongy008]

nope

use a low temp thermostat

low temp fan switch

clean out coolant and flush rad and u will have a valver running at a 1/4

 

[RicH-]

just ordered a low temp fan switch from bb , gonna fit the thermostat 2moro and get the cooling system flushed!

Whats the easiest way to flush the cooling system without gettin airlocks?

 

[BenR]

Quote: Originally posted by Bubbles on 19 November 2003

I heard depending on what oil is in the car.. it will run at different temps. is this right?

oil temps yes. Some oils are better at removing and carrying heat away from components than others.

 

[Bubbles]

k, thanks ben

 

[Pete-W]

my valvers water temp seems to be running at about an 1/8 half way up to 1st quarter line. could this be a prob or just the sensor not sorkin very well?

cheers

Pete

 

[fcuk1_6]

Quote: Originally posted by I2ich16v- on 19 November 2003


just ordered a low temp fan switch from bb , gonna fit the thermostat 2moro and get the cooling system flushed!

Whats the easiest way to flush the cooling system without gettin airlocks?

while refilling just leave the valve on the radi8or open until no more bubbles come out,simple.