Engine temp question

[Speed]

PS - anyone wanna buy an old Valiant?

Not sure if my wife would allow a 7th car into the family but curious all the same.
What sought of Val?

[clark]

Not sure if my wife would allow a 7th car into the family but curious all the same.
What sought of Val?

1967 VC Regal. 225 Slant with 3 speed auto on the column. Honest country car, no rust and I've done a few bits and pieces to it. It's very original. I'm selling because I'm trying to buy a house

[Speed]

1967 VC Regal. 225 Slant with 3 speed auto on the column. Honest country car, no rust and I've done a few bits and pieces to it. It's very original. I'm selling because I'm trying to buy a house

Cool, Best of luck selling her.
In keeping with the thread (I went off topic again), let us know how you go with the temp issue

[VDUB-BUD]

I think i have the same problem. Did a search found this DIY Thermostat replacement procedure..>> - AudiWorld Forums

Ive already changed to the green temp sensor.

[clark]

I'm booked in to the mechanics next Friday to replace the temp sensor and thermostat. When I described the problem over the phone he came to the same conclusion you all have. I'll let you know if it fixes the problem.

[Golf4]

Hi guys, curious on this topic as I put the 'slowness' for my engine to warm up down to the cool weather. I have also noted when at freeway speed the engine will not hit 90c and can actually drop back a fair bit from city driving temp.
It will still hit 90c but definitely takes longer with this weather - I'm just debating whether to get the thermostat done....not made of money and this car has been eating it up recently. If its going to improve economy then I'm almost convinced.

[craig_the_german]

I did the thermostat replacement on my MKIV 1.6 only a week ago. Took an hour and $19 for the thermostat. If you are at all mechanically minded you should be able to do it your self.

[clark]

Well the mechanic replaced the thermostat and it's running fine again. $40 for the thermostat plus labour and a bit of coolant meant it was cheaper than I expected