How Hot should my 993 TT get in Traffic?
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Got stuck for about half an hour in very slow traffic in Edinburgh yesterday. First time I have been in a traffic jam since I got the car 3 months ago.
Normally it runs at just below the first "indication".
When pushed, it goes to just above the first one.
Yesterday, it gradually climbed to between 2nd and 3rd- still nowhere near the Red (which is from the 4th line).
Just want to check this is normal!!
Normally it runs at just below the first "indication".
When pushed, it goes to just above the first one.
Yesterday, it gradually climbed to between 2nd and 3rd- still nowhere near the Red (which is from the 4th line).
Just want to check this is normal!!
DaveMiddleton said:
Got stuck for about half an hour in very slow traffic in Edinburgh yesterday. First time I have been in a traffic jam since I got the car 3 months ago.
Normally it runs at just below the first "indication".
When pushed, it goes to just above the first one.
Yesterday, it gradually climbed to between 2nd and 3rd- still nowhere near the Red (which is from the 4th line).
Just want to check this is normal!!
I think it is normal.........as long as when u get moving it goes down again ,on long runs you ll notice the thermostatic valve on the oil cooler[s] cut in and out and the gauge drop ; when stationary or in slow moving traffic i regularly see over half way on 993 GT2 and 993 rs .................if when u move off the presure has gone,should always be almost up at the top [it will be next to nothing at a standstill] PANIC .........otherwise no prob IMO
Dave, what you describe sounds like failure of the slow speed operation of the oil cooler fan. The temp will climb until high speed kicks in (assuming that's working) at about half past nine o'clock on the gauge.
I've written an easy check routine to appear in the next PP 993 Register column - if you want it before then drop me a mail. Also look at the writeup on p-car.com diy section.
HTH, cheers, Maurice
I've written an easy check routine to appear in the next PP 993 Register column - if you want it before then drop me a mail. Also look at the writeup on p-car.com diy section.
HTH, cheers, Maurice
Gents, thank you all for your responses.
MauriceC2S, I think you are probably right.
Today I left the car (following a run) at tickover for 25 minutes to see the result. I treached EXACTLY wher you say (the hour hand as it would be at half past nine) and went no higher. I could hear the fan operating around this point.
I will write you offline for a copy of your check procedure.
MauriceC2S, I think you are probably right.
Today I left the car (following a run) at tickover for 25 minutes to see the result. I treached EXACTLY wher you say (the hour hand as it would be at half past nine) and went no higher. I could hear the fan operating around this point.
I will write you offline for a copy of your check procedure.
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