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28th November 2019, 13:28 | #31 |
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Followed all instructions to remedy mirror switch and hey presto they work.
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Hi Guys,
Having driven to Edinburgh tonight, approx. 50mile round trip checking the temperature etc. I found that with using the IPK? 19-7 the temperature started at 29 and rose to 82 and stayed there at a constant 70 mph @ 2300rpm, started to rise to 86 when in standing traffic at t/lights and then stayed at 84 constantly and I had the econ on as well, or as I thought. Upon arriving home got out to check if the fan was running with econ on, but it was not. Ran the engine with the econ OFF and the fan runs quickly as at first speed of 2 speed fan with gold resistor and fairly quiet in operation as I know it was quite noisy prior to the engine replacement as you could really hear it which I assumed to be operating at speed 2, but this was fairly quiet as you had to look in by the radiator to know it was running. After turning the ignition off the fan stopped. I am now in a quandary as to how to proceed in respect of the engine running temperature, is it safe or should it be looked at, I mean the motor runs smoothly and the kick down works better that it ever did, only tried this twice for short periods! It obviously seems that there is a wiring fault in respect of the econ operation working when switched off and not working when switched on, crossed wires? Thanks in anticipation for any thoughts and assistance given on these issues. Jim |
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It's safe, but your engine is running too cool. This will affect oil temperature, fuel consumption and heater performance. The thermostat's spec. is to begin opening at 88 degrees. That means that coolant temperature will rise to that temperature and not drop below it. Your engine is not behaving like that. The obvious conclusion is that the thermostat is faulty; it is stuck open, but before removing it I would be tempted to check that there is no air lock in the cooling system by draining, bleeding and refilling it according to the MGR procedure. Have you asked your garage if they did this? Quote:
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Fan does not operate in econ mode.
Allow for the ambient temperature when referring monitoring the coolant temp. as Kaiser says above. I doubted him a few years ago, but he was correct (and proved now after 3 winters). What did make a difference in colder weather, was driving style (not to mention distance). If I drove hard, it would warm up at the same rate as during the summer driving normally. Driving normally, it didn't actually reach opening temp after my 10 mile commute. (Mine is a diesel, but the laws of thermodynamics and meteorology will still apply to petrol engines, it will just have a different variance over 'normal' ). Having the heater on too will lengthen the warm up time also, as will storing over night in a garage or on the street. Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk
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Readers could misunderstand that Alan. We are discussing coolant temperature here, not air conditioning. The radiator fan operates according to coolant temperature in any mode; 'Econ' or 'Auto'.
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The thermostat in the KV6 should be an 88 degree type which will ensure a running temperature above that and an efficient heater. Simon
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Sorry about my ignorance on the 'econ' operation this appears to work ok. Yes, the coolant was drained etc according to the MRG recommendations. In respect of the thermostat, the fuel consumption has definitely increased and again today the temp hovers at 84 deg C 70 MPH @ 2300 RPM. I am going to get the garage to replace the thermostat which I shall obtain from DMRG. Thanks Jim |
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Just to add a bit more that is a new thermostat fitted to the second-hand engine along with the timing belts, water pump.
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Ive read all the forgoing and regarding the temperature displayed in the IPK which is the matter giving the most concern I will ask the question and am happy to be shot down in flames - but can we rely on the accuracy of the figures displayed, ie is 84degrees 84 or is it because a gremlin in fact 88degrees or what ever??? Answers on a small post card please, and no swearing. Chris S.
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To do it according to the MGR workshop manual involves removing the plastic manifold chamber and one of the inlet manifolds so yes, it will take some time and care. I'm rather concerned about this because it's rare for a KV6 thermostat to fail in this way. I hope that your second-hand engine hasn't had K-Seal put into it.
Make sure that your garage positions the plastic clips on the straight pipe fully outwards so that they are in close contact with the water pump and new thermostat housings. This will keep the whole assembly rigid and hopefully minimise the risk of future leaks. Simon
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