temperature gauge level

[jetblack]

I've just done a load of work on a "91 aftereight"( 998 bog standard)that i left in the garage for 2 and a half years i changed the bypass hose gave the water pump a good rinse ,rinced the cooling system and checked that the 88 thermostat opened in a saucepan of boiling water.I've taken it out for a run of about 10 miles and the temp dial doesn't get above the white halfway mark.Is this normal ? coz I can't remember.

[TONYELF]

Halfway is normal.

The mini van Deano,Phil and I drove to Mini Meet East over here in the States was right up to the Top all the way for 150 or so miles, in temperatures of 85 degrees!!!!! (and back it was the same.!):eek:
Paul (mini mouse) has e-mailed me to say the rad was 80% blocked when he took it off. He's now cleaned it out and it's running normal now.:)

[jetblack]

They sure do take some stick !

[Deano]

On the way there the temp wasd on about half way then went up as the hills did but a standard 998 shouldnt go that high or much above halfway

[Gr4H4m]

mine used to run at just before N never went over.

[Deano]

It got abit hot after 5 stages of the Auto cross with me behing the wheel;)

[lee1206]

i also have a problem i have a 1963 riley elf and the water temp goes up and off the scale it goes up so much that i cant see the needle it has had a new water pump ,thermostat system has been flushed has any1 any ideas thanks

[Deano]

Is it getting that hot ? does it steam water out ? if not could be faulty guage:confused:

[TONYELF]

try anothe sender unit first?

[lee1206]

Is it getting that hot ? does it steam water out ? if not could be faulty guage:confused:

there is no steam but it does get to hot too touch the hose will try and source another guage and try that thanks

[Deano]

Earth the lead out on the head & guauge should go Right up. If wire off it should not move:)