General new panda dance from aquamarine

[panda4x4sisley]

Hi

Just collected aquamarines panda dance from liverpool, drove back to Manchester no problems.

Here is a photo aqua took:

Runs low temp, so will get new thermostat in it asap see how it goes.
Runs really well though! no rattles, and even at 75 - 80mph it is steady, my old pandas shook like hell at that speed.

impressed by the 903cc engine. feels old school and definatley louder, but sturdy too.

Hurray for pandas!

 

[rele]

She looks really nice
Good luck!

 

[Pandarus]

She looks really nice
Good luck!

Yes indeed, looks like a really nice find! Welcome to the pushrod club!

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

It does look

What temp does it run at??

 

[purple haze]

A proper dance...

 

[aquamarine]

Hi Huw

Hope all goes well with her - and the welding doesn't turn out to be too bad! Glad you enjoyed the drive home - I too was impressed with how well things went on the motorway. First experience of the old school engine and it was much better than I expected! Good to meet you - chuffed that this one's gone to a good home! Anything you need, let me know.

David

 

[panda4x4sisley]

It does look

What temp does it run at??

about 60degrees on motorway, 70 in traffic. thermostat, but which one? seems there are a few types for the 903engine...

 

[purple haze]

Would not be worried about the temp gauge...all mine ran at diff temps...just the way it is.

 

[panda4x4sisley]

you sure? i always thought they should ideally run at about 90 c?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

you sure? i always thought they should ideally run at about 90 c?

Nope. I concur with Kev. The only ones we have sit at 90 are normally the Selecta's which seem to always run warmer with the gearbox pump always running etc.

The rest seemed to run at what they want and cooling fan kicks in around 90-95.

 

[Pandarus]

Nope. I concur with Kev. The only ones we have sit at 90 are normally the Selecta's which seem to always run warmer with the gearbox pump always running etc.

The rest seemed to run at what they want and cooling fan kicks in around 90-95.

Yep - I agree too, you will soon know when things are not right

 

[panda1408]

I have to disagree I'm afraid, shouldn't be running that cold especially in the summer, bet a new stat will make a huge difference. How hot does the heater get?

 

[panda4x4sisley]

so the question is, what thermostat is this engine,
this one for uno 45 903 engine

or this one for panda 900 83 - 86

Don't know how hot heater gets yet, can tell you later on today after i drive to work.

 

[purple haze]

so the question is, what thermostat is this engine,
this one for uno 45 903 engine

or this one for panda 900 83 - 86

Don't know how hot heater gets yet, can tell you later on today after i drive to work.

New stats...been there...done that...made no diff. Not saying it won't work for you though and it's good to stick new bits on...

 

[VmanC]

so the question is, what thermostat is this engine,
this one for uno 45 903 engine

or this one for panda 900 83 - 86

Don't know how hot heater gets yet, can tell you later on today after i drive to work.

Quite a bit of difference in appearance there, can you tell by looking at yours? if not I'll check mine when I'm next with it.

 

[panda4x4sisley]

yeah think its the more expensive one, by looking just now, dam!

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

I am almost 100% sure it will be the second one for 903cc panda:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THERMOSTAT-FI...k_rvr_id=246624654398&clk_rvr_id=246624654398


That was fitted to both mk1 4x4's and the 903cc seat marbella.

I didn't know it but uno one is different though (assuming the ebay listing is correct).

Cheers,
Si

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

yeah think its the more expensive one, by looking just now, dam!

seriously? I have never seen that type before and I've had 4 ohv engines from different cars. I'm trying to dig out pictures now...

Si

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

seriously? I have never seen that type before and I've had 4 ohv engines from different cars. I'm trying to dig out pictures now...

Si

Woops sorry just checked myself and the marbella's 903 engine did have the more expensive one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Genuine-F...k_rvr_id=246629328801&clk_rvr_id=246629328801

Sorry didnt mean to give miss information!

Hope you get it solved.

Si

 

[panda4x4sisley]

cheers for confirmation!