oil temp/water

[Rob]

after recent head skimming, water pump, matrix, thermostat etc.
Can anyone please help me out on various readings.

When car warm, {afer driving for ten minutes }

Oil is between 96 and 100

Water is around half way

is this about average as dont want to have head trouble again.

mk2 8v gti 1990

[pipworks]

Oil sounds the same as mine, water seems a bit hot? Mine runs at 1/4 and goes to 1/2 in traffic then the fan cuts in, it's never gone above 1/2.

What's it like in traffic? If it doesn't go over half I'd say you've nothing to worry about.

[golfvr6]

Rob,

Your readings sound spot on , nothing to worry about. It is normal for the water temp to go up to 2/3's in heavy traffic until the fan kicks in.

[tizer2000uk]

Mr Pipworks, you might want to check your thermostat as it seems you might be overcooling the engine.  Dont suppose its too much of a bad thing....

[golfvr6]

I think you might be right there. Problem with faulty thermostats sticking open means the car takes ages to warm up ,usually lots of fuel wasted.