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RB30 operating temperature range in degrees (water)

Started by Turbro · 4 Jan 2012 · 6 replies

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TurbroArchived member
I would like to know what the operating water temperature range is IN DEGREES CELCIUS (not 3 bars from the left) for an rb30. I cant find anything in any of the manuals.
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Gab dHArchived member
Best I can do is tell you thermostat begins to open at 76.5 and fully open at 90.. hope that gives you some idea
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TurbroArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Gab dH [View Post] Best I can do is tell you thermostat begins to open at 76.5 and fully open at 90.. hope that gives you some idea Cheers, that's the only thing I could find in the manual. But operating temp and thermostat actuation is a little different.
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obseshnArchived member
i can tell you my rb25det runs between 78 and 80 but thats a rb25det dont know how close to the same they are
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TurbroArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by obseshn [View Post] i can tell you my rb25det runs between 78 and 80 but thats a rb25det dont know how close to the same they are Where are u measuring the temp? Off the motor or off the radiator?
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SilverCalArchived member
Going off my microtech hand controller mine run's at 82-84 deg C sometimes jumps up to 86 at most! (measured from the stock sensor position) has genuine water pump, new radiator, new clutch fan etc..
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group3tArchived member
my motor is the same sits about 86, rebuilt motor
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