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Author:  i got a mini [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  running hot
Ok so around town can't get it off normal go out on the road at 100 kms and sits just off the hot mark prob bout a cm off it i git new water pump and new thermostat and a ebay alloy rad how can i get it to run cooler
Author:  Harley [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:02 pm ]
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What are you using for coolant? It might be fine.
Author:  i got a mini [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:16 pm ]
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Just cheap colant u get from wollies
Author:  Harley [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:33 pm ]
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Coolants run at a hotter temperature than straight water - if its a factory gauge there may not be an issue.
If its outright getting to hot then there could be an issue.
Author:  sam_1100 [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:52 pm ]
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What thermostat did you put in...
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:47 pm ]
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Test the water temp with a thermometer in the top tank whilst it's warming up. Check it out against your gauge.
It's usually not really HOT until it hits the HOT mark. 1cm off it is probably no problem.
Author:  i got a mini [ Sun Dec 16, 2012 9:17 pm ]
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I put a 82 thermostat. in it and i checkef it with a inferred thermometer and.it.is.spot.on
Author:  Lockie91 [ Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:58 pm ]
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i got a mini wrote:
I put a 82 thermostat. in it and i checkef it with a inferred thermometer and.it.is.spot.on


82 is pretty bog standard, i run 74 deg ones in mine up here, you have to if you want to drive them daily or long distances. Some will argue you can use a 82 up here, but they drive like grandma's at 70km phr on the highway..

makes a huge difference for me. I believe 74 is the coolest one they make. Can take a bit of looking to find one to suit the mini in that temperature, if you cant find one, I can get one up here from my supplier for you.

Use your infered thermometer and pull over when your car gauge is peeking and point your infered at the head..if its not above 100deg your fine. Anything much more than 100 is something to worry about. My race car at lakeside last weekend saw 112deg so your fine buddy :)
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