made first long drive in the 325is

[ptownTSI]

so i finally brought it back home to where i live now, it was about 90 outside the whole way back and i had to have the heater on or it would go to 3/4 on the water-temp gauge in about 5-10minutes and i'd have to turn it back on. but when the heater was on it stayed pretty much at the half way point.

thats about 200* at the point right?

cooling system clearly needs some work, it has been bled, the upper hose is firm when it is warm. i think the clutch fan is bad so i'll get a new one of those. OBC said 31mpg average doing 65mph. not bad.

[BahnE30]

if your running hot at highway speeds, the fan isn't the culprit, check your thermostat, and maybe a coolant flush should be in order also.

[Hatchman]

word, new t-stat and half hour of your time, and you're all set

[ptownTSI]

ok i'll put a new thermostat on and try that out.

[delatlanta1281]

if your running hot at highway speeds, the fan isn't the culprit, check your thermostat, and maybe a coolant flush should be in order also.

I dunno bout that, i was creeping in three quarter at highway speeds before replacing my fan clutch. now I am below half.

[asubimmer]

the fan is only for low speeds when air isn't moving over the rad...

[Teaguer]

Thirded on the fan .

A proper bleeding is also probably in order .

[AdironRider]

Fan isnt the culprit. Most likely the thermostat.

[X2theZ3]

+99 for the tstat and also a proper bleeding.

[ptownTSI]

keep in mind it was 90* outside when i was driving it could be the fan. If the radiator hose is pressurized and hard to squeeze do i still need to bleed it? when i did it the first time i opened the bleeder valve when it was hot and closed it when water came out.

[ptownTSI]

thanks for all the responses.

now the question is 80/75/71 temp thermostat... fap99 has an 80* vernet w/ seal for $7.51...not bad!!

[AdironRider]

Get whatever came stock on em, I believe it was the 80 degree.

[e304me]

dont buy a $7.51 thermostat.

[ptownTSI]

it says it retails for $20? must be a sale. is vernet a bad brand? the only other one fap99 has is $14 and it also lists for $14. i'd almost think then by your logic the $7 one is better since it has a higher retail price??

[yozsi]

the vernet is a great brand, oe on volvo's.