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running cool
« on: 11 May 2009, 20:08:14 »
i replaced the coil pack on my 2.2 at the weekend, while that was off, i decided to pop the throttle body off, in doing so i had to take the coolant pipes off.

Lost maybe a 1/4 cup full.

Re-fitted it all and it works fine, but on the way to work i noticed the temp was running at a constant 81 rather than 85.

I changed the thermostat a while ago, and it previously ran bang on at 85 all the time.

I never released the cap on the coolant bottle when doing the throttle body, have i introduced an air lock in the coolant system, which is causing it to run cool?  :-/
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Re: running cool
« Reply #1 on: 11 May 2009, 20:12:08 »
not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/
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Re: running cool
« Reply #2 on: 11 May 2009, 20:12:45 »
Wouldn't an air lock make it run hot?
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Re: running cool
« Reply #3 on: 11 May 2009, 20:13:11 »
Remember pre and facelift gueges show differing caliobrations.  Mid guage is the best marker....   :y
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Re: running cool
« Reply #4 on: 11 May 2009, 20:22:35 »
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Remember pre and facelift gueges show differing caliobrations.  Mid guage is the best marker....   :y

Have you been on the 65o proof again?  :-/  :-/

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Re: running cool
« Reply #5 on: 11 May 2009, 20:30:31 »
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.
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Re: running cool
« Reply #6 on: 11 May 2009, 20:43:14 »
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.
90 is the centre of your gauge.

What temp does the engine ecu say its running at?
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Re: running cool
« Reply #7 on: 11 May 2009, 20:45:25 »
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.

 :o My 4 pot runs at about the same temperature as my dads v6 :-?
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.
90 is the centre of your gauge.

What temp does the engine ecu say its running at?

No idea, guess plug it in tomorrow?
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.

 :o My 4 pot runs at about the same temperature as my dads v6 :-?

Facelifts have different gauges, but 4 pots should run at 85, V6 at 92
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.
90 is the centre of your gauge.

What temp does the engine ecu say its running at?

No idea, guess plug it in tomorrow?
Sorry, promise I haven't been drinking (thats a porkie), but for some daft reason thought you had one of those elm based laptop readers...
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« Reply #11 on: 11 May 2009, 21:08:29 »
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.

 :o My 4 pot runs at about the same temperature as my dads v6 :-?

Facelifts have different gauges, but 4 pots should run at 85, V6 at 92
Both should be (just under) midpoint, and seeing as 90 is the midpoint on facelifts, 92 is too hot for the V6 (fans should be on at 92C), and low 80s tooo cold for 2.2
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Re: running cool
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.

 :o My 4 pot runs at about the same temperature as my dads v6 :-?

Facelifts have different gauges, but 4 pots should run at 85, V6 at 92
Both should be (just under) midpoint, and seeing as 90 is the midpoint on facelifts, 92 is too hot for the V6 (fans should be on at 92C), and low 80s tooo cold for 2.2

With the brand spankers thermostat it sat at 85c all the time. Until i popped the throttle body off
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Re: running cool
« Reply #13 on: 11 May 2009, 21:28:12 »
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.

 :o My 4 pot runs at about the same temperature as my dads v6 :-?

Facelifts have different gauges, but 4 pots should run at 85, V6 at 92
Both should be (just under) midpoint, and seeing as 90 is the midpoint on facelifts, 92 is too hot for the V6 (fans should be on at 92C), and low 80s tooo cold for 2.2

With the brand spankers thermostat it sat at 85c all the time. Until i popped the throttle body off
85-90 sounds right for 2.2...

not sure why you are reading low now
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Re: running cool
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not sure for new models, but 81 C seems really low to me..Mine normally stays at 92-93 .. :-/

4 pots run cooler.

85 is the centre of the gauge for me, thats where its supposed to run.

 :o My 4 pot runs at about the same temperature as my dads v6 :-?

Facelifts have different gauges, but 4 pots should run at 85, V6 at 92
Both should be (just under) midpoint, and seeing as 90 is the midpoint on facelifts, 92 is too hot for the V6 (fans should be on at 92C), and low 80s tooo cold for 2.2

With the brand spankers thermostat it sat at 85c all the time. Until i popped the throttle body off
85-90 sounds right for 2.2...

not sure why you are reading low now

I am thinking air-lock / bubble?  :-/

Or i hit the temp sender, as thats near the EGR  :-/
« Last Edit: 11 May 2009, 21:29:50 by tunnie »
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