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    Re: Temp & Idle oddity

    I have two. One on each segment of the manifold before they merge and travel down and ou the back. Both look like a pain to unplug.

    I'm using I need to replace both?
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    Re: Temp & Idle oddity

    Guess I'll give it a go. They don't cost much. There's only one in the XJ?
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    Re: Temp & Idle oddity

    It seems fine after the temp sensor repair. Keeping an eye one it. Going to take a look at the tailpipe. I imagine it will be coated with black soot if it's building up with carbon.
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    Re: Temp & Idle oddity

    Short on time last night and just addressed the sensor. Seems to have solved the problem.

    One thing that's always confused me about the aux fan: stop for gas, temp about 210, no aux fan, start the...
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    Re: Temp & Idle oddity

    Good coupon available today, so I'll just replace it all.

    180 or 195 degree? Been hearing more people saying "a cooler engine is a happier engine", so since I have a choice, I'm asking.
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    Re: Temp & Idle oddity

    Replaced the tstat 6 a few months back, but not the sensor. Either could behave in a way that would change the readout and the idle speed?

    I have either a 195 or 180 degree tstat available where I...
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    Temp & Idle oddity

    Normal state:
    Idle = 695
    Oil pressure = 35 to 55 dependling on RPM
    Temp = 195

    Something that's started happening and becoming more frequent:
    Idle = 750-ish
    Oil pressure = Normal
    Temp =...
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