Under Bonnet Temps, problem solved
Discussion
Hello everyone, as we all know the under bonnet temps on these beautiful machines can be quite temperamental in stop and go traffic.
I think I may have found a solution, It works for me and I'm driving in 90 degree (f) temps all day long with out issue.
I installed two Spal 4 inch fans ( 30103009) in the rear grill area between exhaust tips. They are controlled by a Flexlite Variable speed controller (31165), the controller uses a temp probe that would normally go thru the fins on a radiator. I mounted the probe to the frame of the car above the transaxle.
Before all this, when I sat in traffic after getting off a highway, my temp gauage would climb to as high as 235 F.
Since installing fans, I engine temp gauge climbs no higher then 195 F.
It seems all the over heat issues some have been having is the fact that the engine is becoming heat soaked after long drives.
I saw the above solution on a Ferrari, I seem to be on the right track, so I figured I would share my success with everyone.
Cheers,
Bob Scocca
I think I may have found a solution, It works for me and I'm driving in 90 degree (f) temps all day long with out issue.
I installed two Spal 4 inch fans ( 30103009) in the rear grill area between exhaust tips. They are controlled by a Flexlite Variable speed controller (31165), the controller uses a temp probe that would normally go thru the fins on a radiator. I mounted the probe to the frame of the car above the transaxle.
Before all this, when I sat in traffic after getting off a highway, my temp gauage would climb to as high as 235 F.
Since installing fans, I engine temp gauge climbs no higher then 195 F.
It seems all the over heat issues some have been having is the fact that the engine is becoming heat soaked after long drives.
I saw the above solution on a Ferrari, I seem to be on the right track, so I figured I would share my success with everyone.
Cheers,
Bob Scocca
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