temp too hot?
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temp too hot?
Hi guys, after being suspect of a bad dash gauge i installed a aftermarket temp gauge. It was showing 210 deg. Is this too hot for a 180 deg. thermostat installed? I have just changed the radiator, hoses, thermostat, fan clutch. and the water pump. any ideas?
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From: W. Wisc
The 180 on the Tstat just means that is the temp it opens at. If you are in a hot area (So. Cal??), then 210 is not real surprising. That's partly why the system is pressurized - to keep the water/glycol from boiling too early. It also helps if you have a 50/50 mix of glycol and water for best heat transfer.
You are also assuming the aftermarket gage is accurate...
-Dave
You are also assuming the aftermarket gage is accurate...
-Dave
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From: Houston
A 180* thermo starts to open up at 180* but usually isnt fully open till around 200* and by then your temp could run on up to 210* - 220* before the flow of cooling drops the temp back down to 180* or below.
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