E34 problem help update

[dumphus65]

Hi guys, update on my e34, ive changed my thermosat and now the needle goes straight up to half and just sits there, no movement at all, is this now the norm? just a bit nervous cause of horror stories ive heard about this model with coolant system!

[Gruber]

dumphus65 said:

Hi guys, update on my e34, ive changed my thermosat and now the needle goes straight up to half and just sits there, no movement at all, is this now the norm? just a bit nervous cause of horror stories ive heard about this model with coolant system!

Do you mean that when you start it from cold the needle shoots straight to central? or does it warm up slowly and then stay put?

[Six Fiend]

As long as it moves smoothly up and then sits steady bang on centre it's utterly fine and dandy

[dumphus65]

Nah, moves normally up to temp (half) then just sits there bang on half and doesnt move