Temp gauge off?
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Temp gauge off?
Hey I have a s5 turbo with cx racing radiator and e fan and NO thermostat and the stock gauge still goes up to normal operating temp just below half way
Any ideas?
Thanx
P.s. I know the stock gauge sux but can it be that off and my car is carb turbo no wiring harness hooked up
Any ideas?
Thanx
P.s. I know the stock gauge sux but can it be that off and my car is carb turbo no wiring harness hooked up
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Couple of things here.
First, put a thermostat back in the car. These engines have a bypass cooling system. If you don't have a thermostat you can not get full flow through the radiator. You have only about 20% of the cooling capacity if the thermostat is taken out.
Second, only use an OEM thermostat. Period.
Third, the stock S5 gauge has a clamping circuit. It does not read in a linear fashion and so cannot tell you anything helpful about the actual temperature of the engine. It reads normal at about 180* and does not rise any more until the temps get to about 240*. Really. So get an aftermarket gauge.
First, put a thermostat back in the car. These engines have a bypass cooling system. If you don't have a thermostat you can not get full flow through the radiator. You have only about 20% of the cooling capacity if the thermostat is taken out.
Second, only use an OEM thermostat. Period.
Third, the stock S5 gauge has a clamping circuit. It does not read in a linear fashion and so cannot tell you anything helpful about the actual temperature of the engine. It reads normal at about 180* and does not rise any more until the temps get to about 240*. Really. So get an aftermarket gauge.
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And +1 to jackhild59's response, as well.
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