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    Cracker97 Guest

    Red face Rising temp then returning to normal

    Any help would be great.
    I have posted a thread about this same issue before, but thought it was resolved. After a lot of work and money, I still on random occasions (manly when at low speeds, diff lock in) see a slow climb in temp to just under the upper white line. As I keep driving ( at same speed or load ) the temp will then drop straight back down to normal, below 1/2 way???

    Work to date done by myself and mechanics includes,
    New temp sensor
    New alum radiator
    New thermostat, 88 deg
    New fan
    New thermo fans on A/C
    Engine flush
    Valve replacement to repair engine miss
    3 faulty injectors replaced
    Vacuum advance unit replaced
    Tuned
    New 2.5" exhaust

    After all this I still get an increased temp and fall, about to order a hi flow thermostat, as it only seems to occur under load.

    Can anyone offer anymore clues on what to check next, or recommend a good mechanic to give a once over and test please.

    Thanks in advance
    Cracker

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    slipped liner or cracked block maybe?
    have you tried a different temperature gauge? the factory one isn't know for its reliability

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    Electrical? Maybe an earth problem. Only need a slightly poor connection and the resistance of the sender will appear different to the gauge.
    - Justin

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    I was going to suggest a Aftermarket Temp Guage as well, mine has the same problem, needle rose to almost 3/4 then back to normal, i put in a new aftermarket temp guage and while it still rises the guage only shows it going to 92deg max before it goes back to 88deg, another good investment is a Thermal (laser) Themometer, it gives a good indication of what various parts of your engine are doing.

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    Smile

    Thanks
    I have been thinking of a proper gauge for while.
    I forgot to add Airtech snorkel as well to the list. I,m doing everything I can to get cool air in and hot out better. Hoping it saves a few litres of petrol as well and a couple of extra HP,s. Sounds bloody great but. Peter at Newcastle Muffler service sure knows how to improve the factories work....

    Cracker

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    Has anyone added an Engine watchdog?? Are they worth the extra cost over the normal type of temp gauge.

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    Has anyone added an Engine watchdog?? Are they worth the extra cost over the normal type of temp gauge.

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    I fitted a VDO mechanical temp gauge. Sender is a straight swap without adapters. Just need to mount the 52mm gauge somewhere. Being mechanical it can't suffer from electrical issues.
    - Justin

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    Water pump? Genuine? Recently replaced?

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