"Overheating" GD 300 1989

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Sat, 13/12/2008 - 15:50
Simlqd
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Hi,

My GD 300 1989, 617 engined Wagen's temperature gauge goes to 3/4 immediately and stays there, but really only on cold days and sometimes motorway driving (I only take her up to 55 mph though).

If it is Warm or even hot it will stay half way no problem.

Any help welcome, thanks.

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Sat, 13/12/2008 - 16:36
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Re: "Overheating" GD 300 1989

Hi qualify that statement please..do you mean as soon as you switch it on it goes to three quarters or only slowly as you drive it goes to three quarters........

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Wed, 17/12/2008 - 03:07
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Re: "Overheating" GD 300 1989

Hello.
Sorry, I have been away for a few days. It will go to 3/4 after about 3-5 minutes running.

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Wed, 17/12/2008 - 09:36
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Re: "Overheating" GD 300 1989

would suggest you change the thermostat which seems to be erratic and is holding the water in the cylinder head too long....as you say it drops back to the half position eventually....

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