Running temp for ZT 1.8 T

[Jakeysdad]

Hi guys, does anyone know what the normal temperature of this car should be? Reason I ask is that the coolant temp on mine is between 96 and 105 deg. I think the PRT is not working as the fan goes mad and the radiator is cold. Also the pipe going from the PRT is cold, I suspect the PRT is not letting coolant pass through to the rad. Is this a correct diagnosis? Any help would be appreciated, thanks

[pab]

The normal temperature should be around 96C The first speed of the cooling fan should trigger at around 103C

Check the first speed of the fan is operating,with a cold engine select Auto and you should here the fan running.

Make sure there is no air in the cooling system,bleed it a couple of times to be sure.

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[Hogwarzt]

Hi guys, does anyone know what the normal temperature of this car should be? Reason I ask is that the coolant temp on mine is between 96 and 105 deg. I think the PRT is not working as the fan goes mad and the radiator is cold. Also the pipe going from the PRT is cold, I suspect the PRT is not letting coolant pass through to the rad. Is this a correct diagnosis? Any help would be appreciated, thanks

How long have you had the car? Has it awlays been getting too warm?

The engine temp on mine rises pretty rapid and can be up to heat in about 3 miles to 90C and stays there regardless.

rich

[Jakeysdad]

Cheers guys, I have already bled the system and its still the same. I'm in the process of buying a PRT, I will try it and see what happens!

[steveo]

Hi Danny

My 75 1.8t runs at 96
In traffic it goes to around 101ish before the fan cuts in and drops the temp to 94

Fitted with prt

Diesels run much cooler so you cannot compare

Regards

Steve

[Jakeysdad]

Thanks Stevo, mine is a 1.8 turbo as well, I'm replacing the PRT on Thursday so hopefully this will rectify the problem!

[Craig parker]

Where can a new PRT be bought from for a 1.8 turbo?? Rimmers have none and are on back order :shrug:

Regards

Craig

[pab]

Where can a new PRT be bought from for a 1.8 turbo?? Rimmers have none and are on back order :shrug:

Regards

Craig
Your local Xpart dealer can supply these..