rad fixed but still heating up

[Chrisdaman]

i replaced the radiator, and now there are now leaks and it's not the head gasket, i'm wondering what else could cause the car to heat up

just wondered what temp do valvers usually run at? because before i fixed the rad it used to be at 100degrees and the needle on the oil temp would be in the middle. now i've fixed the radiator, it gets to 80 degrees and the needle is in the middle, but it keeps heating up to around 120

also where is the thermostat? i couldnt find it at all, i've bought a new one to replace the current one but my haynes manual doesnt cover my car. which one would cover my engine (ADL, similar to KR?)

sorry for all the questions

Cheers
Chris

 

[AlpineWhite]

I think the temp gauge on the dash is coolant temperature, unless you've fitted another one... oil temp is on the MFA.

 

[Chrisdaman]

i changed the coolant, and theres no leaking so why would it go up, wheres the temp sensor located for the coolant?

 

[Boi Ninja]

ive been told to watch out for air gaps when changing the coolant and this causes it to overheat. might wanna check that out open the cap and squeeze the hoses a few times to make sure it all goes around.

 

[ibiza_95]

maybe theres an air lock in the cooling system, or maybe the water pump has broken? as alpine says, the clock on the dash is for coolant temperature, and the MFA reading is for oil...

if the pumps broken there wont be any coolant circulation to cool the engine down

 

[Czechboy]

Well a valver optimum running temperature is about 90 degrees (with the water gauge right in the middle) and the oil temperature usually climbs to 110 if you are pushing it very hard or sitting in some seriously hot traffic jam. 120 still does seem very high unless you are REALLY pushing it all the time (track day).

 

[m0rk]

120 degree's is just not attainable on the road unless

a) your car is not well
b) you're driving in 1st gear flat out

120 degree's on the track, no problem at all

 

[Chrisdaman]

hmmmm what a pain in the arse, i'll check for air, the pump aint broken becuase the coolant is pumping around, so its either the thermostat or air lock

 

[jenk]

Check if your heating works, good indication of an airlock.

 

[Chrisdaman]

what if it heats up then its good, if it doesnt heat up then its 5H4GGED

 

[F2 Stu]

thermostat housing is above the PAS pump which you have to unbolt to gain access.

 

[Chrisdaman]

is it a pain to get to, lol wheres the PAS pump? near the water pump?

 

[F2 Stu]

Define 'a pain'

Pas pump is at the bottom front of the engine its not that hard to do its just the access