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So without a stat and a better bleed its now running ok, got it up to temp and the big bottom hose is about 55 deg with the bypass pipe 85 deg, temp gauge just over half way and doesnt go higher. Im happy with that so after the MOT is sorted I can start testing on some longer journeys...

one thing to ignore then!

silverbullet wrote:No thermostat means no coolant system back pressure, so the pump will not circulate...

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Oops so thats def a no go then? Its running 25 deg cooler on the bypass pipe above the pump but also got there in there atm...

Matt has an ej20 and has no exhaust ! What year is your ej22 ? Have you checked if the rad is getting hot after a good run and loosen the rad bleed screw to see if its bled. You don't need a reader for the error codes, just plug the connectors together that rjes tagged for error code read and turn ...

This is a useful page from RJES re bleeding the system - http://www.rjes.com/html/filling_procedure.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good to know theres another ej22er locally (Im in hove) - can def share tips etc. Yep sounds like we have the same issue and setup - is yours a RJES conversion? Im going to take my thermostat out prob today but refilling is tricky without getting air in. I need to take mine to my local garage to fin...

multisi wrote:Have you done an error code test ? My early ej 22,s don't need a resistor mod. What sort of air filter have you set up.

not yet but will try monday. Ive got a piper cross foam cone filter bolted to the stock new air flow sensor. Water pump inc stat are both brand new...

New, good quality thermostat fitted? All RJES coolant mods? Heater on full and radiator bled of air? Sounds like all your coolant is going round the bypass. The temp sender on the coolant manifold needs a resistor mod to read correctly iirc Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk All RJES mods yes - heater...

Ive just got my T25 with EJ22 RJES conversion running and it sounds pretty sweet apart from an overheat problem. The VW gauge moves slowly up and to the far right which is concerning. I borrowed a high tech heat detector gun and with the engine fully warmed up when I test the pipes I get: - big inle...

What I did after painting the grille and spoiler was to araldite it to the grille in 5 places and clamp it overnight. The spoiler isnt curved enough so when you fix it in place it puts a bit of tension on the whole thing but its fine. To fix it I used some wide headed allen screws you can see them i...

Thx for replying! Just got the bus and loads of jobs to do... I managed to get smoked MK1 golf ones to fit in the end from vw heritage - about £50 (they do angel eye ones too - pretty bling). I had to modify my van brackets slightly by filing out the hole where the plastic post was to then fit ta 3r...

they look great - where did you get them? are they golf ones as I couldnt find any for type 25s...

cheers - Kevin