temp

1. wallace570 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 annan Posts: 224 saxo vtr phase1

   #1 17th February 2009, 10:13

   if im crusing along the road bwt 90ish my temp gauge goes up to 3/4 but if i sit at 60 it stayes at half could this be my thermostat or head starting to go?
2. RichyBoiVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 324 mk2 8valve

   #2 17th February 2009, 22:00

   sounds like its runnin a bit hot..... mine sits at about 1 quarter of the way up well under the half way mark when im cruisin fast and drops lower when im crusin about 40 50 ish.. .....
3. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

   #3 17th February 2009, 22:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by wallace570 if im crusing along the road bwt 90ish my temp gauge goes up to 3/4 but if i sit at 60 it stayes at half could this be my thermostat or head starting to go?

   Cruising at 90?
   
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4. SaxoJamie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Sussex Posts: 3891 2x 106 GTi

   #4 17th February 2009, 22:13

   don't speed then check coolant is ok. could be thermostat/radiator or head gasket even. best to get it checked out by a mechanic.
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 17th February 2009, 22:26

   obviously the faster your cruising speed the more heat thats going to be generated. as long as it doesnt go any higher it should be fine
6. wallace570 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 annan Posts: 224 saxo vtr phase1

   #6 17th February 2009, 23:57

   i noticed at the top front right of the engine its leaking from the pip or maybe the housing cld b craked il change the theromstat and housing see what happens
7. wallace570 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 annan Posts: 224 saxo vtr phase1

   #7 17th February 2009, 23:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by SaxoFurio1988 Cruising at 90? A

   woops i put the 6 upside down lol
8. SaxoFurio1988 Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Rhondda Posts: 1774 Saxo Furio

   #8 18th February 2009, 00:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by wallace570 woops i put the 6 upside down lol

   Aii aii lol..
   
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