more heat issues...
so my previous problem was related to a clogged up engine - on top of bad compression...so, i replaced it.
it was running great at about 80 Celsius very consistently, [having the new clean engine in, new water pump, new hoses new pretty much everything - but no thermostat]...until recently...
in its most recent time spend in the workshop, i had a new muffler put on [previously i was using a pre-muffler, straight through free flow] - was a little too loud - so i swapped in a *gasp* land rover discovery muffler with a lot more resistance...but much more appreciated by the wife...i also put in a pertronix ignition kit, and as there was no thermostat - i threw in a new one for good measure [not that they are necessary here with it never being cold]...i had also just fitted my new aux petrol tank, water tank and quite heavy roof rack...adding about 150kg to the mix in total...then i took her out for a spin - and was quite surprised to see her running at a fairly consistent 95-98ish celcius...i read in haynes that the thermostat only fully opens at 95 celcius...but im wodering if it might be the muffler causing more resistence than it should - causing more heat to build up...or could it just be the thermostat?...hmmmmmm...i want my 80 degrees back!!!!!
weather here is around 30 - not that it should make a difference....
one thing i should mention is that while i was enjoying the 80 degree situation, i went for a little tour through the desert [heavy soft sand, tires at 15psi], and the heat went up to about 105 celcius...which is normal apparently...and then i just came back from another drive with the 97ish degree situation - and it didn't alter much at all in the sand...hmmmm...[scatching head]
give me your thoughts!!!!!
