Re: get more heat

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> > I wanna know too, my coupe doesn't exactly cook me, I wish it had
> > "overkill" heat for those cold nights.
> 
> When my Coupe was new, it had plenty of heat.  I have wondered if any of
> the following could be the cause of it's luke warm heat now:
> 
> heater core

mine is relatively new, but could still be partly blocked I suppose

> thermostat (95 C specified? or is it 87?)

I think it's 87, but a higher temp, if it didn't hurt the engine, would
certainly increase the heater output

> heater valve

easy to check, mine opens all the way.  But does the cable open it all
the way once installed?  I think I've checked.

> hose/block blockage

all my hoses are new (ish)

> engine running cooler (maybe rich?)
> engine running cooler (worn?)

I doubt that, for instance my oil can get over 100 C anytime I want to
stay on low gears.

My thoughts are, 1 check the valve again, in place, 2 try to check the
core for flow, 3 up the thermostat if I am convinced (btdt's) it won't
thrash my engine.  Maybe biannual stat changes are in order....

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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