Javelinadave
Active Member
Does 82 degrees at the thermostat housing measured with a laser thermometer sound about right?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
Viscous is better than a leccy, look at kenlowes site they say in hot weather keep the viscous and fit the kenlowes as extra
If I'd actually had the fan on the 2.5 I might have agreed - but that was not an option I had open. The 2.5 didn't all have a viscous clutch fan - mine (ex-MOD) had a fixed fan in any case....all of which was missing anyway.
Have to say I'm of two minds on the statement, though - a nice big electric is going to pull well with no isues of engine RPM - if you sit in traffic as I do in Summer (commuting into and out of Boston) an engine-driven fan is nearly useless.
If airflow is an issue one thing I'd be looking at is to make sure all that ducting is still there and intact - a blown out bit in the cloth connection between the engine and radiator shroud could blow the whole thing to hell (if you'll pardon the pun).
ajr
Another warm day and I noticed that it runs hotter when I am on the highway (60+ MPH) than on the streets (45 MPH).
Any thoughts before I swap out the thermostat for a cooler one?
I think you're doing a completely unnecessary job. Clearly, the faster you drive, the hotter the engine gets as its working harder, faster and generating more friction...