engine running tempature

[teamster1975]

I guess it depends on the engine, my tubby always sits around 80 and it's running perfectly (well apart from slipping clutch!)

[robb]

My 2ltr petrol sits at 80 will move to 90 in traffic

[Doggy]

Mine sits at just under 90 when taking it easy....

& just under 90 foot to the floor, taking it easy.

[steve_earwig]

You still not got to the bottom of that?

[Doggy]

Nah, been busier than a one-armed paperhanger just lately so it's had to wait.

[kevtherev]

Duff thermostat?

so what is the purpose of the stat? start engine from cold runs at 70-75 no matter how far the distance. as long as ya movin,
5-6 minutes of stationary / stop start traffic and its at 90 - 95.
so am i right in assuming the stat is sticking closed thus when no airflow to the rad the temp goes up??

[steve_earwig]

It's running cold when on the move but heats up when stopped, which probably means the thermostat is either stuck open or missing altogether.

[kevtherev]

It's running cold when on the move but heats up when stopped, which probably means the thermostat is either stuck open or missing altogether.

thanks. so next question(s), where is the stat, is it easy to change and rough price i.e 10 quid or nearer 100 quid?? thanks