engine and drivetrain Engine temperature always low, no heat

[asifallasleep]

I'll be at the shop (North Orange County) on Monday with a temp sensor gun, which is a real accurate way to see what's going on with the thermostat and cooling system - we can arrange to have you drop by to check it out, email me if interested. -KB

hey thanks for the offer. am gonna try to sort it out today at home. if i have problems will definitely get in touch with you.

[RayC911]

I've used 71 TStats in my 02 with no issues. If you need one asap, I have an extra one you can have, FYI.

[asifallasleep]

I've used 71 TStats in my 02 with no issues. If you need one asap, I have an extra one you can have, FYI.

Thanks for the offer Ray. I just bought an 80 thermostat for $10 and am gonna try that. A few people mentioned that the 80 works great for improved performance. I live in SoCal but have a 320i radiator so i don't think i'll have any overheating or running too hot issues with the 80.

[asifallasleep]

Replaced the thermostat today with and 80 and all is well. Thanks everyone.

The removed thermostat has BMW and Wahler stamped on it #1260 720 and "88" off to the side. Couldn't match the numbers to anything but glad the replacement worked.

[whiteout]

I had the exact same issues (but in Michigan), the thermostat was stuck open. I went with an OEM for the new thermostat @ $30.

I think $10 for aftermarket sounds like a better route, since the little BMW casting isn't really worth $20 to most people.

Nick

[asifallasleep]

I had the exact same issues (but in Michigan), the thermostat was stuck open. I went with an OEM for the new thermostat @ $30.

I think $10 for aftermarket sounds like a better route, since the little BMW casting isn't really worth $20 to most people.

Nick

For the first time I have heat from the engine in the car!! Horray!! The thermostat i got was Vernet, a French brand. Eeeek.

[napa02]

I had the exact same issues (but in Michigan), the thermostat was stuck open. I went with an OEM for the new thermostat @ $30.

I think $10 for aftermarket sounds like a better route, since the little BMW casting isn't really worth $20 to most people.

Nick

For the first time I have heat from the engine in the car!! Horray!! The thermostat i got was Vernet, a French brand. Eeeek.

Nothing wrong with Vernet... You could get one from the dealer, but it wouldn't be made my BMW either (probably Vernet or Behr), and it would be more $$$