Extreme temps

[tuning_redblock]

Hello again, just a brief question, when should the elec. fan cut in on a 1.7 GLT turbo, mine isn't cutting in until the engine is turned off and only for a couple of seconds, I have seen temps of over 115, and it is really worring me.
I have a new thermostat and water pump to put in, but this is worrying me. I will be replacing the radiator aswell in the next couple of days.


HELP!!!!!!!

Regards Andi

Well, as I mentioned in another thread, I took out the 'custom' fan switch and reconnected the thermostat - however my gauge still isn't working! (Good job I don't need to drive her atm!). After about 15 minutes of idling with the radiator getting slightly hot the fan kicked in.

From Haynes:

Fan switch on temp: 95
Fan switch off temp: 90

I don't *think* the turbo has the 2nd stage cooling fan. I may be wrong.

Also,

Auxiliary water pump switch on: 100
Switch off: 95

I'm interested in sourcing a lower rated stat for the fan. I've heard about a replacement one for 200 series over on turbobricks.com but not yet found one for the 400.

[tuning_redblock]

Thanks shadow, I'm looking at sourcing a complete secondhand cooling system. good idea about the lower rated thermostat, I'll try and find one as well, hopefully something from the renault stable should help

Cool beans. Let me know what you find!

[tuning_redblock]

Hello all, well I've dropped in a new rad (good used one ) and a 75'C rated 'stat that my local motar factor found, parnt number unknown but fits the housing perfectly, (will try to investigate) and all is now well, just a small question regarding what is the average running temp for the 1.7 turbo engine? It appears to be around 82'C give or take 3'C?

Thanks in advance