coolant temp needle doesn't move past 11:30 & high idle
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coolant temp needle doesn't move past 11:30 & high idle
So I noticed that my coolant temp needle doesn't move past "11:30" (little before halfway point), where it used to hang around "12:45-1:00" before. The car also likes to idle around 2.1-2.5k RPM..
I would write my hypothesis but I'd like to see what the gurus have to say without me swaying things with my likely misguided opinions. :gay:
I would write my hypothesis but I'd like to see what the gurus have to say without me swaying things with my likely misguided opinions. :gay:
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So I noticed that my coolant temp needle doesn't move past "11:30" (little before halfway point), where it used to hang around "12:45-1:00" before. The car also likes to idle around 2.1-2.5k RPM..
I would write my hypothesis but I'd like to see what the gurus have to say without me swaying things with my likely misguided opinions. :gay:
I would write my hypothesis but I'd like to see what the gurus have to say without me swaying things with my likely misguided opinions. :gay:
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i track my stock 1.6 with an auto radiator...hard. I've had it out in 103* heat, given the track everything the 1.6 had, and the needle never moved. I have seen it move previously, when I had too much coolant in.
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To revisit, the thermostat is stuck open. The engine was dumping extra fuel and idling high (adjuster screw is now ALL the way in and it STILL idles at 1500!) draining my tank and giving me a very sooty rear bumper. I'll be replacing the Tstat with another NAPA #42 on Sunday and let you know how that goes.
Today though, go-karting in ATL! Andretti Speed Lab FTW!
Today though, go-karting in ATL! Andretti Speed Lab FTW!
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Okay, so I bought the part and went to install it..
..there's no way my hand is fitting back there. I figure I'll do it when I install my clutch. I can drill/tap the pan really easy while it's out too.
..there's no way my hand is fitting back there. I figure I'll do it when I install my clutch. I can drill/tap the pan really easy while it's out too.
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