Running to cool

[willvine]

Hi, can anyone tell me at what temp should the top and bottom hose be? Reason being, i have fitted a new radiator and temp sender because my temp used to be in the mid to high range on the dash gauge in summer and doing beach work. I think my series 3 diesel is running to cool now ? I have a 88 deg thermostat in, i think but will check, but since i have not driven it much since summer i am not sure what is going on?

Regards
Will.

[Blknight.aus]

the diesels do run cooler than the petrols till you start working them then they warm up.

fozzy runs at about 65 degrees unbtill I labour up a hill then he gets to about 90. (if the hills long enough)

thats the coolant temp at the back of the block.

[willvine]

Ok, cool That sounds about right then i used a laser temp guage thingy and got about that. So i guess all is good and the new radiator is making a difference.

Thanks heaps.
Will.