O Bife
Active Member
Mmm, well, I had a new one popped in a few weeks ago and now she is running with the needle just under the half way mark (about the thickness of the needle under).
Before, she was running between 1/4 and 1/3.
Also I have noticed that hse is now getting through more water/coolant than before.
I must admit, she doesn't go above the half way, but compared to before she is running much warmer.
Before, she was running between 1/4 and 1/3.
Also I have noticed that hse is now getting through more water/coolant than before.
I must admit, she doesn't go above the half way, but compared to before she is running much warmer.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
So now the needle is sitting in the correct position
Before the stat was either opening early or failing to close.Loss of water is another problem, you have a leak somewhere or HGF.
O Bife
Active Member
So now the needle is sitting in the correct position
Ah, so now she is running at a good temp. That's good news, thanks Datatek.
HGF???
Datatek
Well-Known Member
Head gasket failure. As it's a diesel, it's more likely you have a small water leak or the pressure cap is not sealing.
Littelwill
Well-Known Member
Wasn't there a problem a while back with the coolant caps not sealing or over pressurising the system?
Datatek
Well-Known Member
Not sealing can be a problem, mine goes very tight long before it seals. Needs a strong hand to get it properly down.
Littelwill
Well-Known Member
If its not a silly thing to ask how do you know when it has sealed correctly..?
O Bife
Active Member
In post #3 you said you are using more coolant/water than before you had stat done. If so you must be losing it find out why this is happening. Gauge running more or less in centre of scale is correct.
