At a not inconsiderable cost, I had the stat replaced on my old van as the engine temperature was constantly swinging up and down (never overheating) and rarely making it over 75 even when fully warmed and driving loaded.
I thought things seemed a bit better after the new stat but it still didn't behave as I expected it ought to.
Anyhow, I was going to do an oil change today after the engine had been started from cold and idled for a couple of minutes I realised that the radiator top hose was getting warm. Surely this can't be right?
Time to go back to the garage? Just what is normal for these engines?
Tim
PS. My sump plug has a hex socket and I've misplaced my micrometer. Does any know what size hex it is?
I thought things seemed a bit better after the new stat but it still didn't behave as I expected it ought to.
Anyhow, I was going to do an oil change today after the engine had been started from cold and idled for a couple of minutes I realised that the radiator top hose was getting warm. Surely this can't be right?
Time to go back to the garage? Just what is normal for these engines?
Tim
PS. My sump plug has a hex socket and I've misplaced my micrometer. Does any know what size hex it is?