RE: coolant temperture question

[wsiemens@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Wendall Siemens)]

This sounds like your thermostat is broken. Mine just failed this fall in a
simular way. A weld let go allowing it to flow continually. When you are
stopped, less air is going through the rad so it can warm up to normal
temperature. But as soon as you are driving, it obviously cools off.

Wendall
92 325i E36 Parked, Car to low / Snow to high

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bmw@domain.elided [mailto:owner-bmw@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
> Jim, Marion, Chaz
> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 1999 3:47 PM
> To: bmw@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: coolant temperture question
>
>
> I drive a 94 325is and live in SC.  S C does not have very
> cold winters and
> I have what is likely a simple question. This afternoon I
> took a 175 mile
> round trip in order to pick up my step son.  Air temp was
> around 40 and
> fell to low 30's after sun dropped.  With speeds on
> interstate of 70-80mph
> my temp gauge never climbed above half way between cold and
> normal temp.
> (the cold air coming thur radiator at speed).  Also not
> enough heat was
> getting to my feet.  Upon stopping to refuel and letting car
> idle for 5+/-
> minutes she soon returned to normal temp, however soon
> dropped again after
> resuming speed.  Is there a short term fix for people in mild
> climates with
> not many cold days?  I presume a different thermostat would solve this
> problem for colder climates but is it practical for milder regions?
>
>
> thanks   jim
>

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