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rcanning
29th January 2004, 05:15
I have a VTR S reg with a piper induction kit, When I hit about 70 the heat starts to creep up and by the tim i hit about 95 it is running just beloe the red. if I slow down again the temp drops. Any ideas ?!?!?!
Simo
29th January 2004, 05:52
The VTS's do run hot... but is this instantaneous temperature rise... or does it do it after prolonged use?

I think most VTS's run between half mark and 3/4 usually.

If yours is runnig too hot, could be something simple, like a sticking thermostat... or something more serious like a blown head gasket.

Does your radiator itself get warm?? This is a good test that the system is circulating properly.
Simo
29th January 2004, 05:53
smileys/smiley9.gif I based my post on the VTS, but the same applies to the VTR smileys/smiley9.gif
rcanning
29th January 2004, 07:07
It doesn't matter how long it has been running but it is not instantaneous it increases as you go faster. and then decreases as you slow. the temp seems fine around town.
walkie85
29th January 2004, 16:20
u sure ure lookin at temperature and not the revs smileys/smiley4.gif
Deano1983
29th January 2004, 16:58
lol, like that 1 walkie!! smileys/smiley4.gif
rcanning
29th January 2004, 19:37
Yes, I'm looking at the temperature !! LOL smileys/smiley2.gif
D@v1
29th January 2004, 19:47
Maybe you've got a blockage or something and the cold air is not getting to the filter!
saxowales
31st January 2004, 00:35
Get a vts smileys/smiley17.gif
Ripper3
31st January 2004, 01:51
Thats a gud suggestion, probably wouldnt have the same problem either. Just take it 2 a mechanic n c if its the radiator, the head gasket, blockage or just a cheap replacement of he dial, plus if u just need 2 replace the dial, then u can have a nicer dash n dials, hey, mayb u could do like the Wings West Civic

http://www.wingswest.com/project_images/13/90.jpg
Ripper3
31st January 2004, 01:51
Thats a gud suggestion, probably wouldnt have the same problem either. Just take it 2 a mechanic n c if its the radiator, the head gasket, blockage or just a cheap replacement of he dial, plus if u just need 2 replace the dial, then u can have a nicer dash n dials, hey, mayb u could do like the Wings West Civic

http://www.wingswest.com/project_images/13/90.jpg

Its one of the greatest interiors i ever saw, ne1 dare 2 try 2 do that?
chalkie
2nd February 2004, 03:57
1.there isn't a sound of running water from behind the dash is there?? if there is then u've a blockage in the coolant system. just bleed it and every thing should be fine.
my vtr runs at the half way mark or just slightly above no matter what i do but i don't trust the gauge coz it is a shitroen after all.