Author Topic: Is my 1.6TD Overheating?  (Read 11890 times)

Reply #15September 23, 2008, 05:27:50 pm

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Is my 1.6TD Overheating?
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2008, 05:27:50 pm »
Thanks, I guess the 80-85C would be good, but that's a 3 pin and I need a 2 pin. I can probably just use the pins for that setting and ignore the other. I wonder what kind of current these are good for, my fans draw 8A ea.
Another option would be to install the fans on a relay and use a different temp switch altogether, it's easier to find low current temp switches.
Cold weather coming anyway, I bet we'll be discussing how to keep em warmer in a few months!

Reply #16September 23, 2008, 05:52:55 pm

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Is my 1.6TD Overheating?
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2008, 05:52:55 pm »
trust me... flush out your system with prestone heavy duty flush.  and then inspect the rad by taking off the front cover.  mine had what looked to be a dirt nest...  cleaned it out and works great.  can't say enough about just getting a system flush.  think of it this way - how well is the heat going to transfer to the metal walls when theres a good layer of deposits??? not very good...  theres nothing wrong with the stock setup as long as everything is working as it should.


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