Hi, I've noticed every time i turn the heater on after the cars been fully warm, the temperature gauge falls back slightly.
Is this normal?
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Temperature gauge
Temperature gauge
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Re: Temperature gauge
[quote="sonny007"]
Hi, I've noticed every time i turn the heater on after the cars been fully warm, the temperature gauge falls back slightly.
Is this normal?
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No, it's a sign that the head gasket is gone.
Only kidding, I can't say that I ever noticed if the needle dropped a little. The needle usually stopped at dead centre, if its dropping to say 1/4 on the gauge it could be a sticking thermostat.
Keep your eyes on the road instead
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Hi, I've noticed every time i turn the heater on after the cars been fully warm, the temperature gauge falls back slightly.
Is this normal?
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No, it's a sign that the head gasket is gone.

Only kidding, I can't say that I ever noticed if the needle dropped a little. The needle usually stopped at dead centre, if its dropping to say 1/4 on the gauge it could be a sticking thermostat.
Keep your eyes on the road instead

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Re: Temperature gauge
It's normal...
2 minutes to twelve kinda thing.
2 minutes to twelve kinda thing.
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Re: Temperature gauge
I spoke to my indy and said its most likely a sticky thermostat.
Not to worry, i have ordered one and will replace when i return from my holiday.
Soooo cannot wait to service her!
Not to worry, i have ordered one and will replace when i return from my holiday.
Soooo cannot wait to service her!
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Re: Temperature gauge
[quote="Horizon"]
No, it's a sign that the head gasket is gone.
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love it...
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No, it's a sign that the head gasket is gone.

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love it...
>:D
If things were meant to be easy, then I will soon complicate them....
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Re: Temperature gauge
[quote="Steamyrotter"]
[quote="Horizon"]
No, it's a sign that the head gasket is gone.
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love it...
>:D
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have you had that one yet? if not when lol
[quote="Horizon"]
No, it's a sign that the head gasket is gone.

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love it...
>:D
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have you had that one yet? if not when lol
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Re: Temperature gauge
[quote="shadrack"]
[quote="Steamyrotter"]
[quote="Horizon"]
No, it's a sign that the head gasket is gone.
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love it...
>:D
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have you had that one yet? if not when lol
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I'm looking out for it.......

[quote="Steamyrotter"]
[quote="Horizon"]
No, it's a sign that the head gasket is gone.

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love it...
>:D
[/quote]
have you had that one yet? if not when lol
[/quote]
I'm looking out for it.......

If things were meant to be easy, then I will soon complicate them....
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)