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  1. wda24729

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    #1 wda24729, Oct 28, 2018
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    Hi - Just taken my TR out probably for the last time this year and noticed when on the run, the temperature gauge stays on 60, the first mark. Pulled into the side, let her idle until correct temperature reached, waited for fans to kick in but then as soon as I start driving again, it drops right down and then seems to run horrible on the throttle over-run

    Outside temperature was 8 celcius this morning. Anyone else have this issue and any tips to resolve?

    I left her ticking over in the garage on my return with correct temperatures being reached and maintained with the fans so guessing thermostat is ok?
     
  2. thorn

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    #2 thorn, Oct 28, 2018
    Consider pulling and testing the thermostat.
     
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    #3 todd6363, Oct 28, 2018
    One or both of the thermos is stuck open. Sitting still fans would kick on at temp because no air moving across radiators, when your driving, air constantly flowing across the radiators (with thermos stuck open) wont let it maintain temp.
     
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    #4 wda24729, Oct 28, 2018
    Ah ok thanks. You say one or both. Which is the easiest to start with?
     
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    #5 ago car nut, Oct 28, 2018
    They are side by side, check them both!
     
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    #6 turbo-joe, Oct 28, 2018
    look what radiator is getting warm first. then you know that this side thermostat is open
     
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    #7 wda24729, Oct 28, 2018
    I see it now. The exploded parts diagram only shows the one stat but I see the two housings adjacent each other. I think I'll just get two new ones whilst Im back there.

    Should be fun getting back there! :(
     
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    #8 302Tim, Oct 28, 2018
    Significantly easier if you pull the forward grill (#40 here, remove four 10mm nuts) & trim panel (#36 here, remove four 10mm bolts)
     
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    #9 ago car nut, Oct 28, 2018
    They are not cheap! I believe someone mentioned that other than Ferrari can be used?
     
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    #10 ago car nut, Oct 28, 2018
    Lay a piece of plywood on top of the engine, lay on your stomach and remove them that way after trim removal #40/#36.
     
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    #11 wda24729, Oct 28, 2018
    £50 each OEM from Superformance.

    I only just completed (and just go over the bruises) from doing my alternator so I know what a PITA it is to work back there. The board is a good idea though.
     
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    #12 Shamile, Oct 28, 2018
    I've found instead of a board, lay down two large bath towels on top of the engine covering to the back of the air intake and rear grill. This way, you can get on and off without the risk of scratching anything. Also, the towels are much more cushy to lay down on....and I'm a thin guy lol

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    #13 todd6363, Oct 28, 2018
    2 towels under a stiff piece of cardboard is my method
     
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    #14 rpissm, Oct 28, 2018
    Shop towels under plywood works for me. I also have the low temps when driving in the cold btw. Have not checked the thermos.

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    #15 turbo-joe, Oct 29, 2018
    go to a local parts store and take with you an example. BMW has the same but just now I don´t know what type. the only thing is that the temperature is a little different
     
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    #16 wda24729, Oct 29, 2018
    Superformance do aftermarket ones with the gasket for £19.95 each so I'll give them a go.
     
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    #17 ago car nut, Oct 29, 2018
    Shamile, Me thinks you like to lay on cushy a lot!!
     
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    #18 Shamile, Oct 29, 2018
    Bawhahaha!

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    Busted! :) lol


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