Water Temp

[GiJoe90]

Ok people, picked my car up on Friday and really enjoyed the long drive home ~(think I saw Asha on the M62?)

Anyway, a couple of questions.

1. When driving along at 70-80 the temp gauge seems to read very low (well below half way). When I sit in traffic it goes up to what I would consider "normal" level then set off again and it drops right down? It also takes a long time to warm up.

2. The washer jets don't work. I checked the system and there was no water so I topped it up but they still don't work? Any ideas? I can't hear a pump or anything when I pull on the washer stalk

I'll get you some picture soon with my new wheels on :)

Joe

[podgey]

mine does too, nothing to worry about i hope!

[daktari]

Sounds like the thermostat is stuck open. Which is better than stuck shut. Apoparently there is a spring clip which pings off. Quite common. :) Best to get it changed to keep the engine operating at max efficiency . As for the washers could be a fuse or the washer motor has had it.

[GiJoe90]

Cheers for the replys, just been out in it again. Getting more used to her now :D .

I'll get the thermostat checked when I take it for a service on Tuesday, along with the washer jet problem and a few other things (think its going to be expensive!)

Joe

[Stu8]

Peace of cake to replace the thermostat.

Put it in a boiling cup of water though, just to check if it is that whats faulty.

Oh and for future reference the temp always stay the same: traffic/motorway driving/ even when giving it death on a circuit.

[GT4 BOOSTER]

as dak says clip on the top comes off , had this problem on my celica st202. £ 17 for a new stat .

[Jesus]

If you've got the cash, and have to change your thermostat anyway... go for the TRD sports thermostat. Starts cooling the car 10oC before stock.

Nice colour by the way... ;) :P

[GiJoe90]

If you've got the cash, and have to change your thermostat anyway... go for the TRD sports thermostat. Starts cooling the car 10oC before stock.

Nice colour by the way...  ;)  :P

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Likewise mate :P

Ok, I'll look into that one, Fensport I'm guessing for the part?

Joe

[GiJoe90]

Peace of cake to replace the thermostat.

Put it in a boiling cup of water though, just to check if it is that whats faulty.

Oh and for future reference the temp always stay the same: traffic/motorway driving/ even when giving it death on a circuit.

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When you say it's easy to change the thermostat, how "easy" do you mean. I'm no pro mechanic!! :D

Joe

[Jesus]

It's down nearish to the intercooler, dipstick and downpipe... well, that sort of area!

You don't even need to drain the coolant to do the job.

If you do it yourself, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to ensure there are no air bubbles left in the system. This will cause hot spots, and eventually kill your coolant system.

[GiJoe90]

It's down nearish to the intercooler, dipstick and downpipe... well, that sort of area!

You don't even need to drain the coolant to do the job.

If you do it yourself, I can't emphasize enough how important it is to ensure there are no air bubbles left in the system. This will cause hot spots, and eventually kill your coolant system.

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Mmmmmmmmmm airbubbles............., brings back memories of bleeding a k-series cooling system a few times. Nightmare!!

Joe

[GiJoe90]

Don't Halfords do a thermostat for it? I know when I had the rover I got a Halfords own brand one which opened earlier than the stock one.

Joe

[GT4 BOOSTER]

toyota water works are sensitive, i'd stick with trd or o/e

[Calisto]

YUP twas me you were chatting to :D

Nice to meet you BTW.

Ash. B)