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emwavey
03-03-2005, 04:42 PM
At a track day Last november at Summit, my idiot light came on after about 9 laps. At the time I peeked at the oil and water temp gages and realized I wasn't sure what would be considered "normal" and what would be considered... uh, time to shut it down.
I've got a red sharpie all ready to go.
-dave
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dave parker
03-03-2005, 05:21 PM
I am sure that Gregg Ginsberg can tell exactly how hot is too hot on a honda.
He should be along shortly to tell his tale of woe.
It involves spending lots of $$$$$$$$$$
cheers
dave parker
wdcr ITC#97
Gregg
03-03-2005, 06:24 PM
Yes, Dave. That usually happens when you lose your upper radiator hose and run six laps without coolant....my guess is a VW motor wouldn't last two. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/rolleyes.gif
Anyways, my water temp is usually between 200 and 210 degrees. I'd have to check on oil temp.
Oil pressure (w/ my remote filter and oil cooler) is usually between 50 and 75lbs.
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Gregg Ginsberg
http://www.ginsberg.org
'89 CRX Si -- MARRS ITA #72
WDCR-SCCA Rookie of the Year 2003
[This message has been edited by Gregg (edited March 03, 2005).]
emwavey
03-03-2005, 08:44 PM
Ouch! Sounds like you have a good sense of humor about it... better to laugh then cry? http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif
I was pretty aware of the temp gauge when I rented, actually borrowed, my brother-in-law's RX-7. The year prior his co-driver toasted the engine.
Thanks for the info. That's about where the water temp was during the session when the idiot light came on.
I feel like I'm on the right track with the diagnosis. No baffles in the oil pan = light-on.
Anything else that can be done to resolve this issue besides replacing the oil pan?
Thanks for the info.
-dave
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racer-025
03-04-2005, 07:35 AM
Autometer has a nice set of dual gauges (water/oil) that have idiot lights in them that light up when things get hot. When mounted up high, they give a much needed warning to shut her down, especially when we are too busy to watch those gauges.
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