300tdi temp values

[MinniTheMoocha]

Hi all, today I was blasting home on the freeway and the temp was reading 98 degrees Celsius and it was cool and raining!

Just wondering if that is getting a little too high? Normally runs around 92. I think the thermostat is 88 deg. C and was replaced around 6 months ago along with water pump.

I have a new vdo gauge and sender which is far more accurate that the L/R one.

What things should I look for? Could it be thermostat, thermo fan or even radiator?

Thanks

[steveG]

Thermostat is an easy test - take it out and test in hot water to see its opening at the correct temp.

If the radiator hasn't been rodded in the last few years I'd be doing that if the thermostat is OK.

Steve

[mudder11o]

hey.there.sorry.about.the.full.stops.space.bar.stu ffed.mine.was.the.same.
replaced.the.radiator.with.a.better.core.model.fro m.pacific.radiators.cairns
dont.go.past81.now.cheers

[justinc]

Second all that, rad possibly needs rodding out.

Inability to exchange heat even at freeway speeds points to that.

JC

[MinniTheMoocha]

hey.there.sorry.about.the.full.stops.space.bar.stu ffed.mine.was.the.same.
replaced.the.radiator.with.a.better.core.model.fro m.pacific.radiators.cairns
dont.go.past81.now.cheers

This may be what is needed. I will test further. I have a head temp sensor and water level alarm so should be able to monitor it closely.

I think though my thermostat opens at 88 degrees C so wouldn't that normally mean 90-92 degrees C would be about normal?