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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Osprey on 05 November 2011, 18:05:23

Title: Engine too cold
Post by: Osprey on 05 November 2011, 18:05:23

Indicated engine temperature doesn't ever make it above 80C except in traffic.  This is intermittent at present but becoming more frequent. 

Am I right in thinking this must be thermostat sticking open?

If so, am I likely to cause any damage by delaying replacement until it isn't raining (April by the look of it)?  Aside from damage to my wallet caused by pisspoor mpg  :'(

Title: Re: Engine too cold
Post by: Andy B on 05 November 2011, 18:15:15

Quote from: Osprey on 05 November 2011, 18:05:23

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Am I right in thinking this must be thermostat sticking open?

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Sounds like it. Start your engine from cold, check the temp of the large hoses to & from the radiator, if they slowly warm up with the engine you need another 'stat. It's supposed to warm up in one go as the 'sat opens when the engine is to temperature.  :y :y