Car cooling when driving....

[madsb]

Is this normal? I can sit in the drive for a few mins in idle and the temp will be around 90 degrees, however when I drive for a short period, the temp will drop back to 60-70 degrees... How can I fix this ? Cheers.

[tweed]

That is your thermostat buddy. Get a new one

[boneybradley]

and get a quality thermostat with new seals...


cheapo's never seem to last/work!

[VW BUSH]

Its behind the power steering pump if you have one, a black plastic flange with some pipes on it

[madsb]

Thanks guys

I have to say though, it's not as if the temperature wont rise to 90 when driving at all. It will eventually, after a pretty long period. Do you reckon the thermostat is completely broken or fixable? Any links to ebay or amazon for a new one?

[Callum_K]

Just get a new one. Try Eurocarparts, GSF, or Carparts4less if you don't want to pick it up (same as ECP but cheaper as online only).

[Shady Pioneer]

I had this on my Anni, very rarely did I see it go above 70. New thermostat and all has been good since July 2011.

[madsb]

I had this on my Anni, very rarely did I see it go above 70. New thermostat and all has been good since July 2011.

Awesome, good to hear from someone who has experienced the same thing What exactly do i search on? Isn't it called anything other than a thermostat? (not native English )

[madsb]

Which one should i get? http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/car-parts////?209440040&1&d7672f4f61286e2227f64803f5bb882cbe767cda&000325

or

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/p/car-parts////?209660160&1&9e032b797d97732d707842685197e4c9d34f28e5&000325

[madsb]

Nvm which one , found one here in Denmark anyway; anyone got at step by step guide on how to do it? thanks guys