ramecroft1
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Registered: 19th Jan 07
Location: Cornwall
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My engine runs at 95 degrees when drivin round taking it easy, when its raining and im driving around town it shoots up to the big 100.
Im constantly driving round with the blowers on 2 and the temperature up to the max. My Mate said that i could fit a cooler running thermostat, would this work?
Any help appreciated, thanks
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DAZ1985
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Registered: 3rd Sep 06
Location: Scholar Green, Cheshire
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Yes it would help id look into getting a spal or pacet type fan on a switch as well
Im assuming its on a corsa? Which engine?
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sir trial a lot
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Registered: 30th Jul 07
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Just wire a manual switch up. a how too is in the Tech section. that way you can have your fan normal but then if the cars getting a bit hot you can just flick the switch and it will put the fan on for you.
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CorsaSi
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Registered: 2nd Aug 05
Location: warri Drives : 300bhp ep82
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take thermo out.. probs conked.. when i was having that problem everyone said head had gone in the end was just thermo had bonked, take it out run car for a while if problems fixed you know what needs to be done.
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Scotty C
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
Location: Kidderminster Drives: 1.6 16v Sport
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Somthing is obviuosly wrong, so don't bypass it. Get a new thermostat and check for air locks
[Edited on 13-08-2007 by Monster]
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaSi
take thermo out.. probs conked.. when i was having that problem everyone said head had gone in the end was just thermo had bonked, take it out run car for a while if problems fixed you know what needs to be done.
The thing with doing this is it takes ages for the car to warm up. No good for a permanent fix imo.
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ramecroft1
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Ok then, so im going to get a new thermostat, it's a 97 1.4 sport by the way! Cheers for all help
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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head gasket may of gone
check coolant level
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CorsaSi
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Registered: 2nd Aug 05
Location: warri Drives : 300bhp ep82
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ye taking thermo out is a temp fix to check if thats causing the problem... wasnt saying to leave it out forever guys >_<
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ramecroft1
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Registered: 19th Jan 07
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Alot of my mates said that it may have been the head gasket but i dont think it is. Ive checked the coolant level regulary and its always fine! Il change the thermo and see what that does.
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
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Might be a sticky thermostat. Mine went on the XE. The temp was well above average.
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