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How long til my engine is up to temperature

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  • reeac
    reeac Posts: 1,430 Forumite
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    The "cold air at 28, hot air at 29" effect could be simply that as it was a hot day then the interior temperature in the cabin was between 28 and 29 so that when set to 28 the air on was in cooling mode etc etc.
    Re warming up time, depends on engine design. My old Jaguar XJ8 3.2 was designed with a low coolant volume for quick warming up and after a cold start you could begin to feel hot air through the vents after a mile. so pretty consistent with your quoted 5 minutes.
  • AdrianC
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    reeac wrote: »
    The "cold air at 28, hot air at 29" effect could be simply that as it was a hot day then the interior temperature in the cabin was between 28 and 29 so that when set to 28 the air on was in cooling mode etc etc.
    They're far subtler than that - the hot/cold blend is not just on and off. When the interior temp is close to the set temp, you should be getting air that's very close to the desired.
  • MikeWhite
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    AdrianC wrote: »
    They're far subtler than that - the hot/cold blend is not just on and off. When the interior temp is close to the set temp, you should be getting air that's very close to the desired.

    Indeed, and a variation in blower fan speed, too.
  • longwalks1
    longwalks1 Posts: 3,834 Forumite
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    Quick update all, had the cambelt and water pump replaced yesterday and now all if working as it should do :)



    I knew it wanted doing, but was reluctant to spend out. But, I'm glad I did now, peace of mind and everytihng working as it should. The heater issue was because the water pump had failed
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    britishboy wrote: »
    Quick update all, had the cambelt and water pump replaced yesterday and now all if working as it should do :)



    I knew it wanted doing, but was reluctant to spend out. But, I'm glad I did now, peace of mind and everytihng working as it should. The heater issue was because the water pump had failed

    How much? Sounds like you have a nice car so a good investment and the confidence you know some major work has been done.
  • longwalks1
    longwalks1 Posts: 3,834 Forumite
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    Worried Jim, cost £725 in the end, hurt the pocket at the time, but all OK now and peace of mind
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