Takes ages to warm up
 

Just had a thought, over the winter period, my cdti took ages to warm up (no fbh) is this normal?

Search for the in-line thermostat modification, it will help a lot.

TC

Define ages?

Mine takes about eight miles to get up to correct running temp :)

well takes me 15 minutes to get to work on 30mph roads, and temp gauge not even between the bottom and first line.

Will have a look at the thermostat mod thanks.

As with Rooney, my thermostat is working perfectly but still is around 5 or 6 miles in winter to get warm. These engines do run very cool at the best of times, I am sure I read about a 95 degree thermostat but I don't think that would increase warm up time.

This may be what you are after, mine did the same when I first got it and would never warm up.

Quite a quick job.

The most important thing with the in-line stat mod, is to buy the right brand. Some stats either have a bleed hole in them or they actually leak slightly around the closed valve. Any bleed through of coolant will reduce the running temperaure significantly.

Known bleed-proof models are those branded FirstLine, Gates and Wahler. There are no doubt others, but they haven't been identified thus far. Go for the highest rated available (89C I believe).

TC

ordered an 89c one just now, a gates one so will see how it goes, will have to fix the radiator fan at the same time, not worked since i got it.

Is it a 2- or a 3-speed? The 2-speed system will just need a replacement slow speed resistor. These are readily available from forum traders, eBay or electronics outlets (Farnell, etc). A 3-speed fix is more complex, but fully documented on the forum.

TC

Its a 3 speed 4 brush motor. Will just be replacing the brushes and know they're stuffed.