cooling probs........

[telski789]

hi,i had a rad that was leaking so i bought another one and fitted it an bled it etc... (with the heater on) and the temp was sittin just above half,normally the temp sits between 1/4 and 1/2,i dont like it being this hot! anyway,as a matter of precaution i changed the thermostat,still the same,been sittin just over half on the gauge for a week now! could it be the viscous?? any ideas?? cheers

Tel

[Brianmoooore]

The E30 temp gauge is not linear - the centre section is expanded, so it's only slightly hotter than before. Ideal is right in the middle.
Viscous only has an effect if you're stuck in traffic or idling. Forward motion of the car cools the rad any other time.
Strange that it started running a little hotter after you changed the rad though, if nothing else had changed, but I don't think there's anything to worry about.
My wifes touring used to read just past the centre, and when the needle started jumping around while on holiday last year, I took out the cluster (in the middle of a French camp site) and tightened the nut on the back of the cluster. Ever since then it has read just below half, so that may be worth a try.

[jonbuoy]

Just a suggestion but it may have read a lower temp because you was alway's topping it up with cold water and the winter weather would have helped out with that aswell.

[telski789]

thanks i'll keep an eye on it,ive let it run for ages and it doesnt get any hotter,at the hottest its in the middle of 1/2 and 3/4,every other 6 pot ive owned has read a tad under 1/2,just have to wait and see,ive got my spare motor in the garage!...........!!! ta

Tel