Chim running temps.

[Paulo.dicanio]

Hi all,
Now I have reached an age where I can afford to insure a TVR without having my pants pulled down, I have decided that Im going to treat myself to a relatively cheap Chim. I had a look at one the other day which seemed a decent car however........when out on a test drive the temp gauge was sitting on 90 degrees permanently and fans cutting in at regular intervals during normal driving. Is this normal, or shall I steer well clear?
Cheers.

[jasandjules]

Sounds ok to me.. The fans I think kick in at 88C.. If it stayed at 100 or so I would be nervous.

[Chauch]

Mine sits between 80 and 90 almost permenantly and as our learned friend has already said, my fans always cut in just below 90 to cool her down...

[RTZ62]

Same here.

Mine seems to vary, depending on the ambient temperature of the day. This brings / brought on the dreaded hot-start problems, which I have countered by purchasing the Mod-wise hot-start kit and the 2-speed fan kit (both recommended)
And no, mine isn't a high-mileage knackered Chimaera, it's well looked after & fully serviced etc etc.

Any worries, I should contact Mod-Wise for their advice, or alterantively contact your local organiser of the local TVRCC area.