greebo2
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Registered: 21st Aug 03
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Temperature gauge by speedo shows engine running cold, needle is always hovering just
about the bottom mark on the scale (although it does go up when it overheats).
I've replaced the temperature gauge sender, made no difference.
Car seems to drive fine, getting over 50 MPG (1 litre 12v engine)
So:
Does it matter at all / does it need fixing? Or should I just leave it?
Does it mean the thermostat needs replacing?
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Mistamist
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Registered: 16th Jul 03
Location: Gillingham, Kent
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If the needle goes over the top mark (100 Degrees) then you need to worry,
how long have you had the car?
previous owner may have removed the thermostat completely or it may just be stuck open.
whip it out and put it in a pan of cold water, then proceed to boil the water, you should see the thermostat open.
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greebo2
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car still has thermstat in had the car for a few years
will running cold like that do any harm? do I need to bother with it?
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Mistamist
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Registered: 16th Jul 03
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not really, can make it overfuel a bit, how cold is it running? if its sitting just on the lower mark then thats fine.
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Jamescorsa97
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Registered: 19th Aug 04
Location: Middlesbrough Drives: Cliosport 182
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You may need to replace the thermostat, they are only cheap ain't they.
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greebo2
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cheers when I get a bit of time I'll pull the thermo out and check it with the water or maybe just bang a new one in
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