Metal Thermostat Installed - Page 6

MikeHurley · 27th April 2011, 09:16

Last Evening
Outside Temp = 13c
Journey Work to Home = 13miles (Motorway 11 miles the 2 Miles Urban Roads)
OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 69c-75c
Final Temp before parking up = 88c

Today
Outside Temp = 13c
Journey Home to Work = 13miles (Urban Roads 2 miles then 11 miles motorway)
OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 69c-75c
Final Temp before parking up = 85c

Jules · 27th April 2011, 09:40

Oh dear Way too cool Mike!
Suspect the stat insert is faulty

David3807 · 27th April 2011, 09:52

Maybe not. Remember the 4/5mm hole.

I had the original hole blocked and a new 1mm drilled and can get the temp to sit at 88/90 for the first 10 miles of a run similar to Mikes.

MikeHurley · 27th April 2011, 10:21

Feedback from others in EU with Metal Housing and Stat would be interesting.

I have suspicions that the issue could be a combination of both diagnosis' or indeed either of Jules or David's opinions.

But this will need resolving, in the near future, as ECU will be issuing "More Fuel" instructions at these lower Temperatures (ie less than 92-96).

Calling all V6 Metal Thermo Housing users, Statistics on Running/ambient Temperatures required against Urban/Motorway Conditions.

This is important, for us V6 drivers , as the housing in itself is brilliant. Its just a matter of getting to understand the insert behaviour.

M

MikeHurley · 27th April 2011, 17:12

Bumpy Bump !!

Mr Edd · 27th April 2011, 22:51

I'll try but I have no plans for long trips for the foreseeable future. All short trips and then not many so I might get some funny figures.

Now I have to try and remember how to get to temp thingy in the diagnostics???

Edd

Jules · 28th April 2011, 00:45

My V6 has been mothballed for 2 years so I'll have to rely on the 5 members I've fitted them to.

MikeHurley · 28th April 2011, 07:58

Last Evening (Wednesday)
Outside Temp = 18c
Journey Work to Home = 13miles (Motorway 11 miles the 2 Miles Urban Roads)
OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 69c-83c
Final Temp before parking up = 88c

Today
Outside Temp = 9.5c
Journey Home to Work = 13miles (Urban Roads 2 miles then 11 miles motorway)
OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 66c-74c
Final Temp before parking up = 83c

MikeHurley · 5th May 2011, 09:30

Today

Outside Temp = 13.5c

Journey Home to Work = 13miles (Urban Roads 2 miles then 11 miles motorway)

OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 73c-78c (mostly in the 77c)

General Speed Range = 50-70mph

Final Temp as speed reduced to 40-30mph, before parking up = 83-88c

Still would like see Statistics from other Metal Thermo's user in V6

M

T-Cut · 5th May 2011, 13:50

One unhelpful comment. I think you can be sure it ran a lot warmer than that when the original stat was working right.

TC

27th April 2011, 09:16	#51
MikeHurley Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 659 Thanks: 129 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Last Evening Outside Temp = 13c Journey Work to Home = 13miles (Motorway 11 miles the 2 Miles Urban Roads) OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 69c-75c Final Temp before parking up = 88c Today Outside Temp = 13c Journey Home to Work = 13miles (Urban Roads 2 miles then 11 miles motorway) OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 69c-75c Final Temp before parking up = 85c __________________ To do list: Aux Drive Belt ....... Sept 2017 Kaiser Alumium Stat Housing ....Jan 2017 Rear o/s wheel bearing set changed.....Aug 2014 Cam & Aux Belts...May 2014 Tazu Inner tie rod ends...May 2014 Need Timing Belts changed...done April 2014 Front Shocks and Strut Bearings ....done Mar 2014 Polybushes to Wishbone Arms.....done Mar 2014 Handbrake compensator changed...done Oct 2013 Exhaust Back Box a.......done 16/8/13 Quality Front Drop Links...done 16/8/13 Rear Springs ..done 16/8/13

27th April 2011, 09:40	#52
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Oh dear Way too cool Mike! Suspect the stat insert is faulty __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

27th April 2011, 10:21	#54
MikeHurley Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 659 Thanks: 129 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Feedback from others in EU with Metal Housing and Stat would be interesting. I have suspicions that the issue could be a combination of both diagnosis' or indeed either of Jules or David's opinions. But this will need resolving, in the near future, as ECU will be issuing "More Fuel" instructions at these lower Temperatures (ie less than 92-96). Calling all V6 Metal Thermo Housing users, Statistics on Running/ambient Temperatures required against Urban/Motorway Conditions. This is important, for us V6 drivers , as the housing in itself is brilliant. Its just a matter of getting to understand the insert behaviour. M __________________ To do list: Aux Drive Belt ....... Sept 2017 Kaiser Alumium Stat Housing ....Jan 2017 Rear o/s wheel bearing set changed.....Aug 2014 Cam & Aux Belts...May 2014 Tazu Inner tie rod ends...May 2014 Need Timing Belts changed...done April 2014 Front Shocks and Strut Bearings ....done Mar 2014 Polybushes to Wishbone Arms.....done Mar 2014 Handbrake compensator changed...done Oct 2013 Exhaust Back Box a.......done 16/8/13 Quality Front Drop Links...done 16/8/13 Rear Springs ..done 16/8/13

27th April 2011, 17:12	#55
MikeHurley Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 659 Thanks: 129 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Bumpy Bump !! __________________ To do list: Aux Drive Belt ....... Sept 2017 Kaiser Alumium Stat Housing ....Jan 2017 Rear o/s wheel bearing set changed.....Aug 2014 Cam & Aux Belts...May 2014 Tazu Inner tie rod ends...May 2014 Need Timing Belts changed...done April 2014 Front Shocks and Strut Bearings ....done Mar 2014 Polybushes to Wishbone Arms.....done Mar 2014 Handbrake compensator changed...done Oct 2013 Exhaust Back Box a.......done 16/8/13 Quality Front Drop Links...done 16/8/13 Rear Springs ..done 16/8/13

27th April 2011, 22:51	#56
Mr Edd From the Horses Mouth 2012 Honda Oddessay and 1996 Ford Ranger Truck (Splash) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	I'll try but I have no plans for long trips for the foreseeable future. All short trips and then not many so I might get some funny figures. Now I have to try and remember how to get to temp thingy in the diagnostics??? Edd __________________ I'd be dyslexic if I could spell ti.

27th April 2011, 09:52	#53
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Maybe not. Remember the 4/5mm hole. I had the original hole blocked and a new 1mm drilled and can get the temp to sit at 88/90 for the first 10 miles of a run similar to Mikes.

28th April 2011, 00:45	#57
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	My V6 has been mothballed for 2 years so I'll have to rely on the 5 members I've fitted them to. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

28th April 2011, 07:58	#58
MikeHurley Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 659 Thanks: 129 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Last Evening (Wednesday) Outside Temp = 18c Journey Work to Home = 13miles (Motorway 11 miles the 2 Miles Urban Roads) OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 69c-83c Final Temp before parking up = 88c Today Outside Temp = 9.5c Journey Home to Work = 13miles (Urban Roads 2 miles then 11 miles motorway) OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 66c-74c Final Temp before parking up = 83c __________________ To do list: Aux Drive Belt ....... Sept 2017 Kaiser Alumium Stat Housing ....Jan 2017 Rear o/s wheel bearing set changed.....Aug 2014 Cam & Aux Belts...May 2014 Tazu Inner tie rod ends...May 2014 Need Timing Belts changed...done April 2014 Front Shocks and Strut Bearings ....done Mar 2014 Polybushes to Wishbone Arms.....done Mar 2014 Handbrake compensator changed...done Oct 2013 Exhaust Back Box a.......done 16/8/13 Quality Front Drop Links...done 16/8/13 Rear Springs ..done 16/8/13

5th May 2011, 09:30	#59
MikeHurley Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 659 Thanks: 129 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Today Outside Temp = 13.5c Journey Home to Work = 13miles (Urban Roads 2 miles then 11 miles motorway) OBD Test 19 Sub Test 7 = Temp Range 73c-78c (mostly in the 77c) General Speed Range = 50-70mph Final Temp as speed reduced to 40-30mph, before parking up = 83-88c Still would like see Statistics from other Metal Thermo's user in V6 M __________________ To do list: Aux Drive Belt ....... Sept 2017 Kaiser Alumium Stat Housing ....Jan 2017 Rear o/s wheel bearing set changed.....Aug 2014 Cam & Aux Belts...May 2014 Tazu Inner tie rod ends...May 2014 Need Timing Belts changed...done April 2014 Front Shocks and Strut Bearings ....done Mar 2014 Polybushes to Wishbone Arms.....done Mar 2014 Handbrake compensator changed...done Oct 2013 Exhaust Back Box a.......done 16/8/13 Quality Front Drop Links...done 16/8/13 Rear Springs ..done 16/8/13

5th May 2011, 13:50	#60
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	One unhelpful comment. I think you can be sure it ran a lot warmer than that when the original stat was working right. TC