temp gauge

[Arightpest]

Hello All

Before I fitted the new fan my temp gauge would stop just below the centre mark on the gauge, but my mate simdeb sits just above the centre mark what is the average position bearing in mind I have got a 200 Tdi.

The pest

[hobbit]

MMmmmmm, mine sits at a quarter but is quite warm inside, and had no probs with it

Going to fit a fan kit this spring, after I patch up the front bodywork, so should be interesting ro regulate and get a more accurate reading

[Paul]

Alot depends on what is mounted in front of the radiator... Such as Winch, Spotlights etc etc.

[Arightpest]

My motor’s lovely and warm before and after the new fan I just wondered if mine was reading low if the thermostat was getting a little bit tired and if so would this make it run a little bit colder. :?

[Arightpest]

I got no bits and bobs in front of the rad to poor for a winch and lights

[simdeb]

you mean none on ebay at your price :lol:

[Arightpest]

i dont know what you mean and look behind you debs comming to get you  :twisted:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

[POTASH]

mine as always read just above the half way mark.

[Range Rover Blues]

Have you ever seen how these things work?  If you had you wouoldn't be too worried about accuracy!  The important thing is to check for deviations from the normal reading you get, this indicates a problem developing.  The only way to accurately check the coolant temp is by using a thermometer.

[beast5680]

my old 200tdi used to sit between half and 3/4 before i found out the wrong thermostat was fitted , when i fitted the correct one it used to sit smack on half day in day out regardless of how hard it was driven

[Range Rover Blues]

my old 200tdi used to sit between half and 3/4 before i found out the wrong thermostat was fitted , when i fitted the correct one it used to sit smack on half day in day out regardless of how hard it was driven

And that's what a thermostat does, so as long as your reading is constant, all is well.  In truth the difference between the top and bottom of the scale is only a few degrees anyhow.