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Cold runner
I have a 68' 911E 2.0 that refuses to reach normal operating temperature (170-180 'ish) The gauge does move but the warmest I have been able to get the car is 150. Runs like a dog. .Any ideas? Bad gauge? Previous owner states the car would reach operating temp of 175.
I suspect the car has an intake leak, actually I am fairly positive it does. Would this cause the car not to warm up fully. I am in Seattle so the temp is normally close to 50 during the day. . I have performed the following work on the car. plugs wires cap rotor condenser oil change Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Alan _______________________________ 68' 911E Targa |
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03-10-2003, 10:28 AM
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I should add, the previous owner stated that the car would run well at 175, but that is just what he said. .. .
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03-10-2003, 10:31 AM
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does that model have an internal oil thermostat? you could be running rich thus keeping the engine cool.
i would not trust a 34 year old gauge, but maybe when summer comes she'll heat up the extra 25 degrees.
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03-10-2003, 10:57 AM
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Not sure if it has an internal thermostat or not, I was hoping someone would know. But you are right, a 34 year temp gauge is not to be trusted. I wonder if I should switch to a thinner oil and see if that helps in out.
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03-10-2003, 11:13 AM
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i would do a search on the internal stat. i would assume it does.
it sounds like it is stuck open. so maybe if she can get hot one time, she'll start working again.
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03-10-2003, 12:32 PM
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Looks like Pelican only lists a part for 74 and up. . . I will keep checking.. . Thanks.
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