Hodge's new 4.2

Ok tried to get the bung out Mat told me about, and struggled. As Mat mentioned maybe previous work got it silliconed in. Gave it a few goes and failed. Then it got too warm so I'll leave it for a cooler day. The oil/oil mist amount around that area hasn't changed or got worse.

Plugged the temp. sensor in finally yesterday. And I'm not really sure but my gauge doesn't go over 70C. That was the Max I've seen it. Just came back from a 25 minute drive, and it is already 32-33C, even with aircon on, didn't go above 70C. This is too good to be true so something is up.
Rod (Rocket) had similar max temps so. I don't know ...
My ECU Talk cable didn't arrive yet so I cannot compare the temps to my factory sensor yet...

is 70c your water temp,??
most gauges work with half gauge being normal

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Originally Posted by threedogs

is 70c your water temp,??
most gauges work with half gauge being normal

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My secondary after market gauge reads 70 max. It sits between 67-70 when fully warmed up this morning.
The max is way too low. So don't know if it's the gauge, or the sensor isn't in the right spot or not penetrating deep enough ... Will sort it out in the new year when it cools down a bit.
The factory gauge once again sits a few mm below half way mark and sits there not moving...

Its is probably ok hodge. The temps are fine and in the conditions your thermostat is most likely not having to open all the way. The thermostats temp setting can be very vague. Although they it could be a 76 degree one it could be 5-10 degrees out from that.

As long as the temps are stable and its not getting hot i think it will be fine.

Interested to know what degree thermostat your using.
Doesn't a thermostat begin to open when the water temperature gets to that degree.

Thanks Mat. I know it's fine and temps are low, I'm just puzzled why its showing 70 max. I mean surely this thing runs in the high 80s especially day like today. Hope the ECU talk cable arrives soon so that I can compare the pair.

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Originally Posted by jay see

Interested to know what degree thermostat your using.
Doesn't a thermostat begin to open when the water temperature gets to that degree.

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I have no idea, I'm assuming it is the factory one ... Will find out when I gut the cooling system in the next few weeks and/or get the rear main done depending on the findings.

If this is that low it is it too low?
Engines need to operate at an optimum temperature.

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Originally Posted by jay see

If this is that low it is it too low?
Engines need to operate at an optimum temperature.

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I believe so yeah, don't know what the optimum temps are, or minimum optimum running temps.

I think it's something to do with the gauge / sensor. When it cools a bit later I'll pull the sensor out and teste in known water temps, backed up by 2 thermometers I have here.

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Originally Posted by Hodge

I believe so yeah, don't know what the optimum temps are, or minimum optimum running temps.

I think it's something to do with the gauge / sensor. When it cools a bit later I'll pull the sensor out and teste in known water temps, backed up by 2 thermometers I have here.

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I've did it with a portable stove on my old 4x4. Pot of water bringing it up to boil with eye on gauge and on thermometer.