ROC Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 Just a quicky: My water temperature usually hovers at about 95. Is this a problem? CAR: standard 2001 1600SL USE: general road use Temp: outside temp is about 30 on most days Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Barbie Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 My 1600ss has a temp of around 85-87 during normal use, it quickly goes up to 95 in any kind of traffic and will easily hit 100 during this warmer weather when the car is stationary and idling. I think this is too high and I'm considering the R500 radiator as a better cooling solution - I think the standard ally rad is pretty useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Posted July 29, 2002 Author Share Posted July 29, 2002 Well it is reassuring to hear that my car is normal. Why do you think that the temperature is too high - ie what damage is being done? I remember being told (years ago) that you wanted an engine to run hot without over heating for efficiency reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 The thermostat only opens at 88 degrees, so fitting a bigger radiator will make *NO* difference. An 82 degree thermostat means that the cooling system will spend less time bouncing off the opening temperature of the thermostat and is a good idea. A cooler opening thermostat isn't required unless you are above the 200bhp level. To make a significant difference you need to fix the entire cooling solution. Thermostat, radiator, fan operation. If you go for a lower temp thermostat, the lower temp drop to ambient (particularly when ambient is warm) means you can need a bigger radiator to maintain the lower temperatures. This can be a problem when the cold weather arrives again, with the risks of over-cooling being far more severe than running a few degrees hot. If over-cooled, the thermostat will pant and send shocks of cold coolant from the radiator into the engine - this can quickly knacker the head gasket sealing and cause warping. *thumbup*253 bhp, up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Posted July 30, 2002 Author Share Posted July 30, 2002 Always a font of knowledge - thanks Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Is it ever cold in Sri Lanka? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Posted July 31, 2002 Author Share Posted July 31, 2002 Well would you believe there is a place called Litte England that does have ****ty weather - but I don't live there. Seriously there is. It is in the middle of the country in a mountain range at 7,000ft. The temperatures fall to almost zero at night and you have to wear a jumper during the day. The roads are fantastic - very twisty and with great views (often in tea plantations). The famous hill climb races are held there. Come and have a look some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puremalt Posted July 31, 2002 Share Posted July 31, 2002 My X flow always runs at around 90 C. I even boiled it recently when I lost nearly all the coolant through a leaky hose whilst driving a little briskly. No harm done so it seems. There is the water wetter additive that reduces water cavitation (bubbles) and gets a better heat transfer, good for lowering the temperature by up to 10 C so I've heard. Dave Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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