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diabolic hippo · 05-30-2002, 11:34 AM

the arrow for my temp gauge is right in the middle, is that a little bit to high? i changed everthing, radiator, hoses, thermostat, waterpump, sending unit, water temp switch, and it's still in the same position, what's your temp on? degrees and arrow position.
thanks in advance.

*ca18guy* · 05-30-2002, 11:46 AM

My needle stays right in the middle.

*sykikchimp* · 05-30-2002, 12:01 PM

I've had two 240's and both were always rock solid right in the middle, with 2 different motors in one.

91blk240 · 05-30-2002, 12:03 PM

rock solid in the middle with the ka and the sr

nrcooled · 05-30-2002, 04:06 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (91blk240 @ May 30 2002,2:03)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">rock solid in the middle with the ka and the sr</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I second that

gh6o6 · 05-30-2002, 05:30 PM

ka and it stays right above the "c" and i meen like it just clears it - all the time

diabolic hippo · 05-30-2002, 07:15 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (gh6o6 @ May 30 2002,6:30)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">ka and it stays right above the "c" and i meen like it just clears it - all the time</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
What's your secrect? 4 out of 5 owners says there temp gauge stills in the middle. i was told to disconnect the a/c fan, you know the fan in front of the radiator. i tried using the water wetter additive, does not make a difference on the gauge.

hurleyboi514 · 05-30-2002, 09:05 PM

mine stays in the middle as well.  never moves.  about lowering the temps, why would u want to?  thats the optimum temperature for the engine.  lowering it is not always good.  as long as it doesnt go past 1/2, your fine dude...

ZilviaZaint · 05-30-2002, 09:19 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (diabolic hippo @ May 30 2002,12:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
this must be your first car. that's a lot of work to find out your needle is in the place is supposed to be!

gtfour43 · 05-30-2002, 09:49 PM

You dont want it running cold all the time. The optimum running temp is half like most of the guys are replying. If the car runs cold all the time you will have all kinds of driveability problems. I've seen guys remove thermostats on computer controlled cars and it causes all kinds of problems for the ECU cause it needs to see a certain operating temp for it to function properly.

diabolic hippo · 05-31-2002, 10:42 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ZilviaZaint @ May 30 2002,10:19)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (diabolic hippo @ May 30 2002,12:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
this must be your first car. that's a lot of work to find out your needle is in the place is supposed to be!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
nah, it's not my first car, just all the HONDA'S i owned stayed at about 1/4.
hey gtfour43 did you find out about my saftey check yet?
i decided to keep my car already, don't think no one is going to buy it, selling the jic's and buying a set of Zeal's or Teins.
placed order for my tension rods and rear control arms already. so i guess i'm locked in keeping the car. gonna finish the block, pistions and connecting rods then turbo the ka and try and sell it again later.

gtfour43 · 06-01-2002, 01:30 AM

Darn does that mean the Pivot is going on your car? LOL
Get me a copy of your cousins papers, mileage and the color and I'll see what I can do. TTYL

05-30-2002, 12:01 PM	#3
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've had two 240's and both were always rock solid right in the middle, with 2 different motors in one. __________________

05-30-2002, 12:03 PM	#4
91blk240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DeFuniak Springs, FL Age: 47 Posts: 326 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rock solid in the middle with the ka and the sr __________________ RIP: 91 Black Coupe - Lost in Katrina Current: 93 Black Coupe blown s13 blacktop

05-30-2002, 04:06 PM	#5
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 46 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (91blk240 @ May 30 2002,2:03)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">rock solid in the middle with the ka and the sr</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I second that __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

05-30-2002, 09:05 PM	#8
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine stays in the middle as well.  never moves.  about lowering the temps, why would u want to?  thats the optimum temperature for the engine.  lowering it is not always good.  as long as it doesnt go past 1/2, your fine dude... __________________ HighTach Motorsports

05-30-2002, 09:19 PM	#9
ZilviaZaint Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (diabolic hippo @ May 30 2002,12:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> this must be your first car. that's a lot of work to find out your needle is in the place is supposed to be! __________________ http://whateverjames.com Sprint Springs, KYB AGX's, F&R STB's, JUN Flywheel, Centerforce DF Clutch, WR Air Filter, Catco Cat, HKS Sport R-2, JVC MP3 Player, RF 360aII, Two 10" Polk dX.

05-30-2002, 11:34 AM	#1
diabolic hippo Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the arrow for my temp gauge is right in the middle, is that a little bit to high? i changed everthing, radiator, hoses, thermostat, waterpump, sending unit, water temp switch, and it's still in the same position, what's your temp on? degrees and arrow position. thanks in advance.

05-30-2002, 11:46 AM	#2
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My needle stays right in the middle.

05-30-2002, 05:30 PM	#6
gh6o6 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ka and it stays right above the "c" and i meen like it just clears it - all the time

05-30-2002, 07:15 PM	#7
diabolic hippo Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (gh6o6 @ May 30 2002,6:30)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">ka and it stays right above the "c" and i meen like it just clears it - all the time</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> What's your secrect? 4 out of 5 owners says there temp gauge stills in the middle. i was told to disconnect the a/c fan, you know the fan in front of the radiator. i tried using the water wetter additive, does not make a difference on the gauge.

05-30-2002, 09:49 PM	#10
gtfour43 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You dont want it running cold all the time. The optimum running temp is half like most of the guys are replying. If the car runs cold all the time you will have all kinds of driveability problems. I've seen guys remove thermostats on computer controlled cars and it causes all kinds of problems for the ECU cause it needs to see a certain operating temp for it to function properly. __________________ 91 Fastback SE

05-31-2002, 10:42 AM	#11
diabolic hippo Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (ZilviaZaint @ May 30 2002,10:19)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (diabolic hippo @ May 30 2002,12:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> this must be your first car. that's a lot of work to find out your needle is in the place is supposed to be!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> nah, it's not my first car, just all the HONDA'S i owned stayed at about 1/4. hey gtfour43 did you find out about my saftey check yet? i decided to keep my car already, don't think no one is going to buy it, selling the jic's and buying a set of Zeal's or Teins. placed order for my tension rods and rear control arms already. so i guess i'm locked in keeping the car. gonna finish the block, pistions and connecting rods then turbo the ka and try and sell it again later.

06-01-2002, 01:30 AM	#12
gtfour43 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Darn does that mean the Pivot is going on your car? LOL Get me a copy of your cousins papers, mileage and the color and I'll see what I can do. TTYL __________________ 91 Fastback SE