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Old 04-17-2012, 03:59 PM
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the 240 has a pitiful small radiator compared to the turbo models, but still should not be overheating or even climbing past 95, so your thermostat could be opening too late. you might want to test your stat with a thermometer in water and watch what temp the beginning to open point is, and what temp fully open is achieved. my bet is the stat is beginning to open at 87 and fully open only after reaching 95. many of the "80C" stats are actually rated at 87 for some reason...

fully loaded (flat out at 8omph) 240 staying below 100C is not bad.
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