10-04-17, 12:18 PM
I had the same thought and fitted a gauge. Posted details on here two or three years ago I think. I fitted the probe in place of the warning light probe but the gauge i happened to have was fitted with a high temperature warning contact so still got that feature. I also fitted a manual switch alongside the gauge so I can switch the fan on at a lower temperature. I have only ever used to switch just to hear the fan run and check it still works!
Nice to see but all unnecessary as I have never seen the temperature get above 85 deg. C. when travelling and occasionally up to 90 in heavy traffic on a warm day. A few minutes after stopping on a really warm day it has been known to reach nearly 95 as the heat from the engine soaks into the water without any air flow or water circulating.
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Nice to see but all unnecessary as I have never seen the temperature get above 85 deg. C. when travelling and occasionally up to 90 in heavy traffic on a warm day. A few minutes after stopping on a really warm day it has been known to reach nearly 95 as the heat from the engine soaks into the water without any air flow or water circulating.
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