Coolant Temperature notes
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Coolant Temperature notes
I installed my Cyberdyne coolant sensor in the throttle body hose and got some "interesting" readings this past weekend. (note: this was all with normal driving, no racing or even pushing the turbos too much)
I've had it installed for about 2 weeks now and never seen above 210 degrees F, but ambient temp has been <70.
This past weekend it was in the upper 80s and the water temp climbed up to 230! before going down to 205. I was driving, and it just started climbing up pretty quickly, then dropped just as suddenly. Within about 60 seconds or so.
Coolant mixture is approx 40% coolant 60% water. Have stock radiator, Pettit AST, no leaks or signs of coolant seal failure.
Any ideas what could cause this or if it's even something I should be terribly worried about? I've looked for kinked hoses, and didn't see any.
~Tom
I've had it installed for about 2 weeks now and never seen above 210 degrees F, but ambient temp has been <70.
This past weekend it was in the upper 80s and the water temp climbed up to 230! before going down to 205. I was driving, and it just started climbing up pretty quickly, then dropped just as suddenly. Within about 60 seconds or so.
Coolant mixture is approx 40% coolant 60% water. Have stock radiator, Pettit AST, no leaks or signs of coolant seal failure.
Any ideas what could cause this or if it's even something I should be terribly worried about? I've looked for kinked hoses, and didn't see any.
~Tom
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Yep, I agree - air bubble. Or, double check your connections. I have sensors installed under both leading edge plugs and have never seen temps above 200F, and I live in freakin' Tucson!
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Why isn't my AST taking care of the damn bubbles??
evot23: i think you might be on the right track with the stopped and start.
Another possibility....thermostat malfunction?
~Tom
evot23: i think you might be on the right track with the stopped and start.
Another possibility....thermostat malfunction?
~Tom
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Ron,
Did you tap the rotor housings yourself to be able to take temp. readings at the housings or are the holes already there to be able to do this? ? ? Jack
Did you tap the rotor housings yourself to be able to take temp. readings at the housings or are the holes already there to be able to do this? ? ? Jack
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Originally posted by RonKMiller
Yep, I agree - air bubble. Or, double check your connections. I have sensors installed under both leading edge plugs and have never seen temps above 200F, and I live in freakin' Tucson!
Yep, I agree - air bubble. Or, double check your connections. I have sensors installed under both leading edge plugs and have never seen temps above 200F, and I live in freakin' Tucson!
just wanted to know why you chosse those spots versus other area's on the block?
-Ryan
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