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83urq Water Temp too High



In message <9703121650.AA01420@mashtun> ptimmerm@mashtun.JPL.NASA.GOV writes:

> A simple cheap way to decrease water temp in the Ur-Q
> is to install a colder thermoswitch on the bottom of
> the radiator.  You end up dumping the coolant to do it,
> but other than that it is a $15/15 minute modifcation.
> I put a 75 degree C unit in my car, and the fan runs
> more often now.

Not a good idea.  The pistons are oval when cold and only truly circular at 
operating temperature.  The thermostat on the block should start to open at 87 
degrees Celsius.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club