5 hours ago, R_Blue said:

1.3 with A/C or power steering

Well I have both ac and power steering.

And I guess that causes the issues 

5 hours ago, R_Blue said:

overheating

Well with ac there are some limitations to what the car can do while being in a "safe" temperature range. The definition of safe is different for skoda, me, you and every other. 

4 hours ago, R_Blue said:

So you both have 1.3 engines with A/C and living in hot Mediterranean climate with standard size radiators and your cars are not overheating???? WOW! Unbelievable! Looks like your cars are made by Hephaestus himself!

 

 

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Older drivers taught us that Felicia (even early Octavia models) have a tendency to overheating so we must be prepared because the ''boom'' one day will come so:

 

Quality thermostat and sensor (not cheap ones)

1 even 2 scales lower radiator switch (from 85-90 to 80-85 even 75-80)

Every 2 years coolant change after cleaning the whole system with little pressure

Extra attention to the reservoir blue cap

Keep the hoses soft and the clamps tight

Extra gauge for coolant temperature or paying often attention to the factory on the dashboard.

 

Sorry but the links don't work.

On 18/08/2021 at 19:05, Thefeliciahacker said:

Well I have both ac and power steering.

Wow! I didn't know AC and and power steering co-existed in 1.3 engines.

On 18/08/2021 at 19:05, Thefeliciahacker said:

Well with ac there are some limitations to what the car can do while being in a "safe" temperature range. The definition of safe is different for skoda, me, you and every other. 

I understand it better now. Thanks.

 

On 18/08/2021 at 19:20, D.FYLAKTOS said:

Older drivers taught us

You are lucky. I consider myself lucky too. Because I learned a lot from all of you. Thanks a million.

 

I've found a 82-92 thermal switch on discount. It's Vernet and $5. I'm testing it now and I will write later about it.

 

On 18/08/2021 at 19:20, D.FYLAKTOS said:

Sorry but the links don't work.

 

I can't edit my own posts.

So here it is:

 

 

On 18/08/2021 at 13:54, R_Blue said:

This radiator is 6U0121251: Standard 1.3

 

This one is 6U0121251C: 1.3 with A/C or power steering

 

Both look identical but if you look closer, I think 6U0121251C version has thicker cores.

Fav./Fel. standard radiator has 2x15 core configuration. 15 is divided in to three bundles and the water takes two turns inside of the radiator before leaving.

I have both 1.3 and 1.6 at my hands right now. The longer 1.6 radiator has 2x16 core configuration and cores are thicker too. The water flowing inside this radiator takes only one turn before exiting.

 

This is the copper radiator I've found before:

I think only one source is selling this and so it may be a custom production. I thought this was a standard part.

The seller claims this is copper with 3 cores and looking at the picture, there are thinner cores. Looks like a 3x27 !!! unit!

I couldn't find any info about its effectiveness.

The price is $90 which is thrice compared to standard 1.3 rad. ($30)

Edited 21 August, 20214 yr by R_Blue
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They are OK now.

14 hours ago, R_Blue said:

It's Vernet

I have Vernet also they are ok

 

14 hours ago, R_Blue said:

Wow! I didn't know AC and and power steering co-existed in 1.3 engines.

It didn't but the Greek dealer network forced them into co-existance. 

22 hours ago, R_Blue said:

Wow! I didn't know AC and and power steering co-existed in 1.3 engines.

 

It's was some kind of "package" before the advent of Fabia.

 

 

8 hours ago, Thefeliciahacker said:

 

It didn't but the Greek dealer network forced them into co-existance. 

 

Front electric windows, A/C, power steering wheel, central console, protection stripes on doors, central lock and a simple car alarm system.

45 minutes ago, D.FYLAKTOS said:

Front electric windows, A/C, power steering wheel, central console, protection stripes on doors, central lock and a simple car alarm system

yep

On 22/08/2021 at 18:27, D.FYLAKTOS said:

Front electric windows, A/C, power steering wheel, central console, protection stripes on doors, central lock and a simple car alarm system.

See. I've told you. Made by Hephaestus!

2 hours ago, R_Blue said:

See. I've told you. Made by Hephaestus!

Yeah and the sport line was quite expensive costing 11900 euros when new.

Intresting stuff

On 15/08/2021 at 13:49, D.FYLAKTOS said:

In the panel's gauge is one notch above 90 which means it's 91-92 'C but with another gauge (digital for example) you could measure it exactly and it could be one click less.

You were right. This post was in my mind all the time. How dependable was a 30yrs. old gauge? After installing the 82-92 fan switch, I observed some inconsistencies when the fan comes on and off based on temperature gauge position. I've discovered that, the temperature gauge is not moving smoothly. It was getting stuck only to be moved by external vibrations. When going on the road the car provides vibrations so the needle moves normally but if you are waiting in the traffic, the fan switches on with the needle showing the position where the fan normally switches off. When I tapped near the temp gauge with my finger, the needle was moving to its correct position!

An analogue gauge without proper markings was very unpractical for getting accurate temperature data without guessing. You have built your gauges for this purpose. On top that, my stock gauge is not dependable with its current state!

 

I had to do something about that. Thankfully I have a replacement!

Edited 9 September, 20214 yr by R_Blue
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