gq water temp

[seaveiw]

can anyone tell me the right operating water temp as i have replaced the termostat also new radiator hoses top and bottom flushed radiator engine flush and new coolant as my gauge reads half way to 3/4 any help would greatly apricated

[DX grunt]

I'll check mine tomorrow, but it doesn't go above half, at the very most.

Ross

[NissanGQ4.2]

gauges are useless. Pretty sure ideal is about 80deg

[Dhuck]

Mine does not go above half and that is running all day and just idles away when checking tracks. Last Sunday was 7 or so hours without being turned off. But as Tod said, about 80 deg is around the norm for most cars.

[patch697]

It will depend on what temp thermostat you used as to what temp it will be regulated at & as for the gauge????? that are not known for there accurateness so if you question it do what most do & thats fit an after market gauge.

[NissanGQ4.2]

It will depend on what temp thermostat you used as to what temp it will be regulated at

how true, why didn't i think of that!

[seaveiw]

thanks guys the informatio provided was very useful ,but also have found out that my temp sender unit has craped out that is why i am getting false readings from my gauge

[patch697]

Thanks for the follow up mate & im glad you got to the bottom of it.

[Woof]

Just moved your thread to here so other members can find it if they have the same issue.

[Silver]

used to be concerned about guage creeping up above half at low speed with a/c on. Checked with radiator shop and auto leccie who both advised that is in the normal range for GQs and not to worry - pay attention when it gets past the mark.

I have bought a couple of kits from an electrical place that will beep when a predetermined temp is reached - plan to attach the sensor to an engine bolt for an audible alarm that does not rely on water in the system