I have not seen any change in the temperature of the engine with the Tiico kit. The guage reads exactly where it did with the Wasser in the van . Fan comes on when it is supposed to . No problem. Tom Czerniak ----- Original Message ----- From: "Damian Shaw" <dts@XMISSION.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 9:53 AM Subject: tiico engine - temp increase?
> Hey all, > > Anyone that's done the tiico engine conversion have you observed an > increase in engine temp? Does your cooling system basically perform the > same or does the needle run a little higher now? > > I noticed on tiico's site that the engine has a 'feature' to shut itself > down if it gets to 110 celcius (230 F.) - that doesn't seem that hot to > me - anyone's engine ever demonstrate this feature?? > > When I install mine I'm thinking of adding an oil temp. gauge; Southern > Utah can get pretty hot - I guess not as hot as parts of Africa > though... > > Thanks, > > Damian |
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