Operating Temperature?

[hellmett]

Hi,

Since I have changed the Water pump etc. I've noticed that it now takes very little time to whoosh up to about 95 degrees.

Before it climbed pretty slow but now it takes about 1/2 mins etc.

What is the average time from starting that a 2.4 takes to get up to temp?

Also, what the hell does a "jiggle Valve" do?

Gary

[Apache]

Sounds good. Sounds like your stat is working perfectly!

[Maverick]

Whooo 95 degrees, are you sure about that? Mine only gets that high when fully loaded, with fully loaded trailer on back on a long hill (Scotland).

My normal operating temperature is about 88.

[wishbone]

My 2.4 doesn't take long to heat up (5 mins ?) and sits around 85 around town. At 70 on a motorway it goes up to ~95. In Spain at 35 degrees on very long hills it saw ~108 degrees.

Rob.

[hellmett]

Re

Well,

How come you think your temps are so accurate?

I say "95" but it's subjective isn't it?

It's an aftermarket gauge (TIM) so it's probably not exact is it?

I guess unless you had an accurate thermometer stuck in the coolant then it could be anywhere between 80 and 100!

I'm not concerned about the running temp but was curious about how long the lump took to get there!

Gary

PS What the hell is a "jiggle valve" for?

[MattF]

Well,

How come you think your temps are so accurate?

I say "95" but it's subjective isn't it?

It's an aftermarket gauge (TIM) so it's probably not exact is it?

I guess unless you had an accurate thermometer stuck in the coolant then it could be anywhere between 80 and 100!

Criticising someone who is offering help/advice isn't exactly productive. Maverick is correct in that your running temps seem slightly high, if that reading is correct.

PS What the hell is a "jiggle valve" for?

To allow air through.

[BUSHWHACKER]

It allows trapped air to escape so that the coolant flows properly and not create 'hot spots'

[hellmett]

Re

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Criticising?

You're mental!

Generally Matt I find you to be a helpful soul who always answers questions and aids everyone in need.

However, I do find your constant "Policing" of posts and your "opinions" of how they are written VERY irritating!

I mean't NO criticism, maybe it's they way I wrote it, perhaps if you read it again you will see that there is nothing sinister there!

[wishbone]

Well,

How come you think your temps are so accurate?

I say "95" but it's subjective isn't it?

It's an aftermarket gauge (TIM) so it's probably not exact is it?

I guess unless you had an accurate thermometer stuck in the coolant then it could be anywhere between 80 and 100!

I'm not concerned about the running temp but was curious about how long the lump took to get there!

Gary

PS What the hell is a "jiggle valve" for?

Well I answered how long on average it takes my 2.4 to reach 'operating temp' and gave some extra info that I thought you and anyone who finds this info in a search may have found useful, considering the thread was called 'operating temp'. Mines a Tim gauge too btw.

The stock gauge stayed pefectly central, even at 108 degrees which was worrying.


Sorry my answer was not what you wanted

Rob.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Sorry my answer was not what you wanted

Rob.

I don't think he even saw mine.

[hellmett]

I don't think he even saw mine.

Yes Vince, I saw your post as well.

Thanks for answering!

Back to the usual s h i t e on here then!

FFS stop being so touchy, like a bunch of little girls.

READ the effing post again!

[MattF]

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Criticising?

You're mental!

Generally Matt I find you to be a helpful soul who always answers questions and aids everyone in need.

However, I do find your constant "Policing" of posts and your "opinions" of how they are written VERY irritating!

A simple fact was pointed out. There was no need to take that tone, and definitely no need to become personal and call me mental.

I apologised the last time we had a disagreement due to the fact that I was in the wrong. That does not mean I have to bite my tongue forever more and pretend that your abrasive attitude is any more acceptable than my complete lack of subtlety.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Yes Vince, I saw your post as well.

Thanks for answering!

Back to the usual s h i t e on here then!

FFS stop being so touchy, like a bunch of little girls.

READ the effing post again!

You having a go at me now?

I'm not the one being touchy, have a read of all your previous posts!

[hellmett]

A simple fact was pointed out. There was no need to take that tone, and definitely no need to become personal and call me mental.

I apologised last time we had a disagreement due to the fact that I was in the wrong. That does not mean I have to bite my tongue forever more and pretend that your abrasive attitude is any more acceptable than my complete lack of subtlety.

If you don't like they way I write something or explain it then please don't answer!

It's that simple!

I don't need you to point out my finer qualities!

I can't believe it, yet another question regarding Surfs deterioates into utter nonsense!

[BUSHWHACKER]

If you don't like they way I write something or explain it then please don't answer!

It's that simple!

I don't need you to point out my finer qualities!

I can't believe it, yet another question regarding Surfs deterioates into utter nonsense!

Don't post any more questions and use the search facility instead then.
Everyone's a winner!