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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: BettyBlu on 01 April 2009, 19:39:22

Title: Running temperature range
Post by: BettyBlu on 01 April 2009, 19:39:22

I've recently noticed a slight increase in water temps. The only reason I'm concerned is that temps were usually pretty stable around the mid point usually just below with a little increase when in standing traffic with the cooling fan kicking in to drop it again a little.

But lately it's been rising to a degree or two short of 100C in standing traffic. It still drops a few degrees but only to just above the mid point. It's never gone over 100C.
I've done all the checks, water level is good (had a full coolant drain and refill end of October last year), all hoses seem good. Not losing water anyway and it still looks clear (with a red tint.)

Is this the themostat on the way out or is this an acceptable temperature range?

Any info much appreciated!

Title: Re: Running temperature range
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2009, 20:35:05

too hot imho...

Title: Re: Running temperature range
Post by: Danny S on 01 April 2009, 20:41:53

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too hot imho...

Mine too,check thermo if it's opening 100% or a dirty radiator.
I don't think it's the pump,then it will be the other way around.

gr

Danny

Title: Re: Running temperature range
Post by: Agemo on 01 April 2009, 21:56:58

Yes it does sound a bit hot, mine is always below the 90' mark, mind you, that is only according to the guage, which is not always accurate. ::)

Title: Re: Running temperature range
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 April 2009, 21:58:06

Check the fuses in the ECU box.

I have also seen this before on cars where the variant coding was invalid in the instrument panel

Title: Re: Running temperature range
Post by: TheBoy on 01 April 2009, 22:05:51

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Check the fuses in the ECU box.

I have also seen this before on cars where the variant coding was invalid in the instrument panel

OP said it was OK before, which i think rules out programming

Title: Re: Running temperature range
Post by: BettyBlu on 01 April 2009, 23:08:29

Ah, thanks for your responses. As it is a matter of concern I think it's worth a new thermostat immediately!
This will be my first proper DIY on the mig. Don't laugh, I haven't taken a car apart in about 20yrs!
Found thermostats @ £33.47 inc VAT. Is this a good price, made by Febi?

Cheers