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25th February 2017, 09:41 PM
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Temp gauge reading cold
Have a gq with the rb30 efi. Conversion, the temp reads really cold it sits just above the bottom line even doing 120 on the highway is this normal?
Also have hooked a aftermarket gauge and reads the same think it was just above 40
Last edited by lars04; 25th February 2017 at 09:43 PM.
Reason: Forgot to add some stuff
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25th February 2017 09:41 PM
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26th February 2017, 07:38 AM
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Patrol Freak
i had a similar problem, my thermostat seized open.
if its worth doin its worth over doin
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26th February 2017, 08:34 AM
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Change thermostat first, with a factory one, should fix your problem.
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26th February 2017, 01:53 PM
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Cheers fellas I'll check it out, what should it read at?
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26th February 2017, 02:21 PM
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Patrol Freak
well mine being a td42 it reads on the original about 1/3 pretty much everywhere doing almost anything. as for actual temp for an rb30 i guess about 80 ish deg ( an rb30 guy should be able to give a more acc guide) it will depend on which thermostat though a 77 deg will run a bit cooler than the 82 deg.
if its worth doin its worth over doin
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26th February 2017, 05:41 PM
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Legendary
Originally Posted by
lars04
Have a gq with the rb30 efi. Conversion, the temp reads really cold it sits just above the bottom line even doing 120 on the highway is this normal?
Also have hooked a aftermarket gauge and reads the same think it was just above 40
The temperature should be 80-85 fully warmed up.
Get a genuine factory one. I bought an after market one off ebay but for the same price you can get genuine one here
http://patrolapart.com.au/product/ni...stat-suit-rb30
It made a huge difference in mine. Engine's running lot happier now.
Low temperature and high revs is a bad combination for piston rings and walls.
Last edited by dom14; 26th February 2017 at 05:44 PM.
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28th February 2017, 09:26 PM
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Thanks mate will order now! So that could explain the random hight revs it has
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28th February 2017, 09:36 PM
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Legendary
Originally Posted by
lars04
Thanks mate will order now! So that could explain the random hight revs it has
Running at too low temperature causing random high revs? I'm not sure about that.
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28th February 2017, 09:53 PM
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Any idea what would be doing that? Doesn't always happen and only does it for a short time then drops to normal
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1st March 2017, 05:22 AM
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Patrol Freak
is like choke kicking in? the efi should have a choke like running condition if the temp drops it could be bringing the revs up to warm the engine.
if its worth doin its worth over doin
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