Re running hot since sorting my rad fan

[danny hoffman]

Since dropping my rad at the weekend the 350i temp gauge is running 10 degrees higher than before. Also the fans appear to be cutting in 10 degrees higher.

I don't think the car is actually running hotter as the oil pressure at idle is still the same.

Is it possible I have an air lock or could it just be a coincedence?

[Planman350i]

check the otter switch hasn't been dislodged?? when I changed my switch I found it wasn't held in the radiator properly.

no idea why the car should be running 10 degrees higher generally though.

>> Edited by Planman350i on Thursday 25th September 21:16

[danny hoffman]

My otter switch isn't in the rad, but on the metal swan neck. I think it is working ok as the fans cut at what appears to be a higher temperature - but it could be just the gauge is now reading wrong.

[jeff m]

I bet you regret that post a few days ago "my car always stays at 80"

It's probably the gauge or sender, to much of a coincidence otherwise. Unless you have some air trapped around the sender or otter, that would do it.

Jeff

[danny hoffman]

Spot on Jeff - I will keep my mouth firmly shut in future!

[HeyAndy]

When I replaced my rad the fan came on by itself even when cold! Haven't worked out why but it must be the otter switch.