Hey Guys,
I'm trying to figure out what's going on with the coolant temperature in my GQ RB30 carby vehicle.
Stock gauge was showing lower than normal temperature for a while now.
I thought it's the dodgy gauge and decide to install an aftermarket one to get
a correct idea about the coolant temperature when the engine is fully warmed.
68 degrees celsius is as high as the temperature would go whether it's idling or driving on the road for about 15 minutes or so.
The aftermarket gauge is accurate as I tested it outside the vehicle today.
The gauge sensor location is T joint between LPG converter & the engine block.
I removed the thermostat and tested it separately. The thermostat open at around 74 degrees
the way it's suppose to work, and it doesn't open stuck.
I'm beginning to think the engine is not getting hot enough for some reason.
I'm assuming it is an issue, 'cos I believe fully warmed up engine temperature should be bit higher than 68 degrees, regardless of where in the coolant system I take the temperature from. I'm kinda pretty sure, whether I drive the vehicle for a longer period or not won't make any difference.
Can you please help me with some advice, tips, guides on how to tackle this issue?
Thanx in advance.
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