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leep · * Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Posts: 24

I have a Honda Horizon (Isuzu Bighorn) 3.1td auto 1995 when i bought it it was running really cool on cold days the neddle was only just reaching first mark, so i have changed the thermostat purchased from milners fitted it now temperature gauge is about halfway ? just wondering could anybody tell me is this normal for a 3.1? thanks

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DYLAN · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 17:16 Post subject:

I would say halfway is about the norm. Your old stat was probably stuck open, You might even find you get a few more mpg now as the engine will be reaching temp a lot quicker, There will be 3.1 owners on soon to give you a more educated view but i would say it's fine.
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Philp · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 18:07 Post subject:

Mines around halfway now I have a new rad with some cooling fins left on it!
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lotustower · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 20:10 Post subject:

Mine's just under halfway and never shifts above.
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Sye · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 21:13 Post subject:

Mine's halfway when towing. Other than that, just under.
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dxmedia · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 21:25 Post subject:

Half way and never moves...

Keep an eye on the water level though - I ran my rad down to 1/2 (leaks through the rad cap a little) and didn't notice since the temp never changed...
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thecraig · ** Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 92 Location: SOUTHPORT

this was a question i was planning on asking as mine doesnt seem to go much beyond the 1st marker.
Think i need to change my thermostat dont I??!!
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Sye · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 21:08 Post subject:

Depends how many miles you are doing.
My troop is a work vehicle so I do at least 100/150 miles a day towing at least 1.5 ton plus trailer.
I don't drive it slow either Twisted Evil

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He who dares,wins.
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Sye · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 21:10 Post subject:

We will have to get together. You are only down the road!
I'm the one with the diamonds front and back Laughing

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Merc E270 cdi.
He who dares,wins.
He who doesn't,don't

thecraig · ** Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 92 Location: SOUTHPORT

yeah deff meet, i will have the diamonds front and rear tomorrow night as they came yesterday

So what do we reckon do i need to check my thermostat? been doing lots of running round with medium loads this weekend (moving house) and still stays very low,
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markymoan · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 19:01 Post subject:

If the heater gets toasty pretty quick i wouldnt bother changing the stat personally Smile

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dxmedia · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 20:57 Post subject:

Change the stat if the engine is running cold, it's not good for economy or general wear, it could also be hiding other problems...
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