Rob, I have same problem/symptoms. I changed the water pump+thermostat, radiator, thermoswitch(fan switch) and my fan NEVER comes on. I tested fan/switch and they work fine. Radiator does not get hot enough, it averages 140-160F when it should be around 188F. I want to put in an 80F thermostat like you did, know where I can get one? Ive heard rumor that VW sirrocco racers install a lower temp thermoswitch but I cant find any. Phil***84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" ***60' Morris Mini1340CC(For sale) ____T___ \_T___ /-------------------------\ / II____] [____] [____\\ I =================== \ I--- ___ ------------- ___----/ \ _I (0) I________I (0) I_/
Its a Mystery --- "Spooner, Robert E." <bob.spooner@MIDDLETOWNPOWER.COM> wrote: > All, > In my attempt to determine the cause of a > hot-running TIICo transplant, I find the cooling > system in fine shape except for 2 things: > > The fan switch isn't turning the fan on when it > should - there is no "low" speed. > There was no thermostat installed. > > I replaced the switch. I put in a 80 degree > thermostat. I don't have a good test on it yet. > > Would a missing thermostat cause the engine to run > hotter than it should? I'm think that maybe the > coolant is passing through the radiator too fast, > and not giving up enough heat as it zips through > there. Am I off in left field? > > I will see how these two items (hopefully) improve > the cooling situation. I will then put in a quart > of super-duper water wetter. I will see how that > works. Lastly, I'm going to add an external oil > cooler. > > Bob > East Haddam, CT __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com |
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