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overheating, how hot is too hot? |
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Mar 31 2005, 11:16 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Las Vegas NV Member No.: 2,489 |
914 bored to 2.1 seems to run at 220 to 260 up hills even in cool weather...
should I be concerned or not.. would an oil cooler do much to help the problem and if so any recommendations? thanks John |
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Mar 31 2005, 11:23 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,063 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes, you should be concerned. 260 is definitely hotter than you want your oil to be. And yes, an external oil cooler should help bring the temps down. How much it helps will depend a lot on the design of the cooler setup. (E.g., front-mounted coolers get the best clean cool air; ones under the rear trunk floor only see heated turbulent air but are easier to mount.)
The oil temps are only part of the story. How are your head temps? --DD |
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