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Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by kenbo, Sep 30, 2011.

  1. kenbo

    kenbo New Member

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    Hello everyone, this is my first visit to your site, very interesting problems and solutions. I have just purchased a 2000 vt s2 model, driving home from the city I noticed the temperature gauge at 1/4 then once on the freeway it actually dropped to zero, remaining at this point for a few kms, I pulled over and popped the bonnet, felt the radiator which was cold, car seemed to run normal - not sure if this is the norm. Should this be a problem, what steps do I take to correct the situation. cheers Kenbo
     
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    How many kms. I have done 160000 and I ha to do thermostat radiator and new hoses when my car done a similar thing. It sounds like thermostat. Just keep an eye on ur temp.
     
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    Is there actually coolant in the radiator? If yes then is there a thermostat in the thermostat housing? If yes is the water pump in good working order? If yes then it's probably the coolant temp sender.
     
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    Lol I think If he didn't have coolant he would be posting a thread about an engine replacement. Or the temp gauge sitting at hot
     
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    thanks mate, will check out thermostat, as there is coolant in radiator
     
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    thanks mate, will check out thermostat to start with, then perhaps the coolant temp sender.
     

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