 problem using 3sgte in winter, .......solved ! |
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 Jan 24, 2012 - 9:25 AM
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i drive my car since 2 week in a -20 cold winter.
the engine show no temp at all, stay cold or the needles move just a little bit almost stay at C (cold) after a day of riding , i opened the hood and notice there is no pressure in the RADIATOR hose !! so i opened the cap right away and there was no splash , nothing , but the fluid was full.... so i put my finger in the radiator notice the fluid it was almost cold.... does anyone know s if its related to the thermostat , like its stay close ? thanks This post has been edited by Needles: Jan 24, 2012 - 10:04 AM |
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Jan 24, 2012 - 10:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '10 From montreal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that was the thermostat i think, the car running good this morning, it +4 and the heeat works and the radiator get pressure...
should be one old thermostat , may need replacement.. |
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Jan 24, 2012 - 11:28 AM
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Definitely the thermostat.
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Jan 24, 2012 - 7:17 PM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 24, 2012 - 11:28 AM)  Definitely the thermostat. ^ this -------------------- JN 3:16
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