Higher coolant temps.

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Aug 27, 2003 | 06:18 AM

Matt E.

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Higher coolant temps.

Well I just changed my timing belt, water pump, belts, EFK and thermostat this weekend and now my coolant temps are reading a bit higher. The gauge is just off of top dead center. I'm sure it's not that big of a deal but I'm wondering why all of a sudden it's running a bit high now. Any ideas?

Aug 27, 2003 | 06:22 AM

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I just did the same thing this weekend. I haven't logged anything over 207*F

Aug 27, 2003 | 06:27 AM

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It's because the fan isn't running all the time....

with the stock fan, it's always running and pulling air through the radiator.

With the EFK, it only turns on when it gets hot enough, so a lower temp fan switch is a good idea. I got mine from Neuspeed.

Aug 27, 2003 | 06:30 AM

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what was the P/N on that?

Aug 27, 2003 | 06:37 AM

Matt E.

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I have the Derale adjustable thermostat.....

which has the fan always running when it's at operating temps.

I thought the stock fan was only supposed to come one when the car was in traffic? Right now I have the fan running all the time but I didnt think that was the best thing to do. Thought it should only come one when the car is not moving in traffic. Maybe you can help me understand this a bit.