Warming Up Issue?

[RGR33]

Hi Guys,

I have recently noticed that my car is seemingly taking a really long time to warm up... The guage itself is sitting low and i initially figured it was just the guage thats screwed, but the car is acting a bit sluggish for quite a while after i start driving, and i am worried that it is running rich while it thinks its cold...

It is an R33 gts-t series 1 (93), and the oil pressure is normal (starts of high when car is cold, and lowers and levels off after a couple of minutes).

Anyone had this kind of problem before?

Thanks guys

Ryan

[zebra]

More than Likely its the thermostat stuck open...i have that problem but mines due to having a 50mm thick radiator and oil cooler in winter

Cheers

Andrew

[nizmonut]

thermostat, it is the bain of most cooling issues in a rb

[Guilt-Toy]

you serious?? i had a big arguement with john at UAS saying i need a hotter thermostat since i got the new radiator and he wouldnt let me buy one, he made me get a stock one cos he said my thermostat must be blocked open as well.

If this thermostat dont fix the problem then i am going to make him stand on his head like he promised and send me the hotter one

More than Likely its the thermostat stuck open...i have that problem but mines due to having a 50mm thick radiator and oil cooler in winter

Cheers

Andrew

[The Mafia]

I had the same problem, but mine was stuck halfway open.

Would take forever to warm up, and then when sitting and idling in summer, the car would hit 110 degrees.

Changed it and now its on 83 degrees and won't move from there.

[DECIM8]

Just buy a R34 One .. is more efficent than r33 ones.

Ive got a similar problem of the temps hitting 90 when boosting.. Should I ..

A) replace thermostat.

B) replace the radiator

c) burn the car.. grr

Edited July 31, 2008 by DECIM8

[discopotato03]

Just for the record what is the difference between R33 and R34 RB25 turbo thermostats ?

Cheers A .

[DECIM8]

They start at different temps.. basically it .. warms up quicker.. R34 that is better for road driving obviously.

[RGR33]

Hey guys,

Do you have a part number for the R34 thermostat to fit? Autobarn are a pack of idiots and cant match it without actually seeing it or having a number!

Cheers!

[Adriano]

I just hope that you are taking into consideration that it may be taking longer to warm up because it is so damn cold at the moment

[GTAAAH]

while we're on the subject, i think i used a rb30det thermostat in my car (all autobarn could supply) would this be a problem in a r32 gtr?

Edited August 2, 2008 by GTAAAH

[RGR33]

Hey guys,

Thanks for your help, changed the stat yesterday and its all sweet now. Glad that was the problem- a nice easy and cheap fix

Cheers

Ryan

[Guilt-Toy]

I changed my thermostat with the 76deg one John at UAS suggested, he said he would stand on his head if it didnt fix the problem.

Looks like I aint going to go take a pic of him standing on his head, fixed my issue too. the rubber was breaking off and letting water through which was not allowing it to warm up.

before would never go above 65deg now its on 81 again

[DECIM8]

Yeah R34 Thermostat is #21200v7205

I must mention when I said its better it will raise the temp thermo temp to 82 degrees.. not drop it..

Depending on your circumstances it may not be a good idea.

A upgraded turbo/cam or generally highly modified car will not be happy with it as it will take abit to cool her down... if you running stock ecu id suggest you stick to the R33 one (if thats your car) which runs at about 76.5? from memory better for intake charge for one.

If you upgrade to a r34 one it will fire settings off at the wrong time, supposedly this is bad in some way.. ecu acts as if its on crack.

Im buying a new radiator now, will install the old thermostat and let you know if I have any change.. I run into 90 degrees atm its frezing cold btw so not to good.

Edited August 4, 2008 by DECIM8