rebelbuttmunch99 said:

Hi,

Ive a 98 Marea Weekend, 1.6 Peterol.

My problem is that Im freezing!

If Im driving along the motorway, everything is fine, engine temp is hovering a good bit below 1/2 and lovely warm air is flowing into the car. However the moment I stop, or slowdown, e.g traffic lights/roundabout the hot air vanishes to be replaced with cold air. The engine temp then climbs until it gets nearly into the red, then shoots down again and lovely warm air returns.

I also believe the fan isnt kicking in, Ive checked the fuse for the fan and it looks fine.

Any ideas appreciated!!

Thanks.

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bulldog5046 said:

it sounds like your thermostat is stuck.

Ry

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rebelbuttmunch99 said:

thanks for the tip Ry.

Any ideas where thats located under the bonnet?

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pycoed said:

Sounds like an airlock to me. Is the coolant level OK? Check with heater on full & refill & bleed.

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bulldog5046 said:

i dont know the exact location on the 1.6 but i would expect to find it on the right hand side of the engine, bolted to the side of the cylinder head.

someone else may be able to clarify.

Ry

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rebelbuttmunch99 said:

Sorry, I should have said that its a manual-type heater. Not an air conditioner.

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pycoed said:

Yes - that's what I'd assumed. Check for coolant leaks & top up with the heater set to hot, & use the bleed screws to make sure you don't have air in the system. Quick & easy to do before you start messing with the thermostat.

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