temp guage problems

[bongonewbie]

Hi, posting for my Dad as he has no internet, any help appreciated..

He has a 2.0L Petrol bongo, the temp guage doesnt move when van is in motion, seems to come to life when idling. He's replaced the sensor with no improvement.

Any ideas?

[westonwarrior]

could be the thermostat is removed or stuck open?

put your location in your profile and maybe some one can suggest a local option

[mikeonb4c]

One 'workaround' would be to abandon the official temp gauge and fit an engine block temperature sensor and display. This would give you a more useful measurement than the standard gauge thus killing two birds with one stone. This sort of thing:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ENGINE-WATCHDOG-T ... .m63.l1177

[mister munkey]

Although a short term fix, it might be a fiddly way round of not fixing the problem though Mike.

Something is wrong.

Sort the fault 1st then get the gubbins to monitor it I say.

[maxheadroom]

Sound like the thermostat.
If you think it's the gauge itself PM me

[Leon King]

I had the same problem, thermostat.

[mikeonb4c]

Although a short term fix, it might be a fiddly way round of not fixing the problem though Mike.

Something is wrong.

Sort the fault 1st then get the gubbins to monitor it I say.

Yup, sorry, I was off on the wrong train of thought. If the gauge is working properly, then the underlying cause needs investigating!!!

[bongonewbie]

Thanks for the replies, local bongo dealer has assured me its the thermostat that needs replacing, should be done tomorrow!!!! again thanks for the help, it's not true what they say about Bongo owners

[Peg leg Pete]

If thermostat is replaced, make sure the coolant system is bled correctly