Thanks, I’m hoping it’s not critical. Ordered a new thermostat from Bongoland and will be having that installed Thursday. As he is doing that, therefore having to have the system bled and refilled will also be reassuring.WestyK wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 12:33 pm I see a lot of people worried about the performance.
While its not going to win any races its quick enough to keep up with normal traffic.
I think the biggest issue with the Diesel is it revs a bit to high rather than using the tuque of the engine. Sometime just lifting of the gas slightly so it changes up has it accelerating faster..
Of course that wont work on hills.
I regally drive mine at 70 on the motorway and it has a bit in reserve when needed. in fact I think at about 2700 - 2800 revs its seems to hit a sweet spot and is quieter.
I also happily tow a race car on a trailer (probably about 1000kgs all up) at 60 and 70 on the motorway. its at slower speeds, up hills and on A roads when doing 40 and 50 where you have to work it a bit.
Back to your temperature.
Mine runs between 90 and 93 but will go up when going up a long hill or in traffic on a hot day.
Alarm on mine was set to 100 but have changed it to 105 now as it did hit 100 occasionally.
It dose sound like you maybe needs a system flush or maybe a new rad but it doesn't sound critical. 100 is where I start to get worried but in reality with a pressured system its going to be higher than than when it boils.
Ian
I was concerned about how long it has been getting hot like this, but everything else seems fine, no milky residue in oil cap, coolant a nice colour, hasn’t been smoking... hopefully nothing major has gone pop!!
Bongo’s, a constant worry!