What temp should my DC2R be running at?

[thegame888]

I've just bought my first itr dcr2. When I drive it the temp gauge runs to the 3rd bar. There are 8 bars in all. I'm just a lil concerned because it looks high to the eye, like its almost in the middle. It'll stay there all day though and doesn't go any higher.

Is this normal? Are your'e dc2r's are the same?

PS I've just given it a major service, new timing belt, water pump, oils etc. Temp is still the same as before the service.

[DC:53:XX]

my temp sits one bar below the middle if i remember correctly...

[RichyR]

That's fine, it should be somewhere there.

[thegame888]

Thanks guys.

I'm also wondering if the noise emanating from the behind the dash is normal.
I mean I know that type r lacks noise insulation,
but it sounds like the heater fan is blowing air when I drive (but its definitely not).
The noise builds with speed, so it must be the engine. I'm such a type r newb!

I've got a major gripe with my mechanic though.
I picked up my car today, but when I got home I noticed
a decent scrape through to the plastic on my rear bumper. About 4cm wide by 2cm high.
It was too late to let him know about it as I found out at about 8pm.
I'm so p*****off! I reckon he won't own up to it. Don't know what to do...

[tinkerbell]

like its almost in the middle.

that is almost perfect...

it should get there and stay there, never changing...

[psychotic]

That's about right. Mine was slightly below middle.

[thegame888]

Peace of mind...peace of mind...

[DC2RKID]

ditto

[tiah313]

my one sits one bar below middle too, its nomal, nomatter how hard i rev it still sits there

[RSKEBBY]

yups +1 =)

[DC2RKID]

if u worried about where it sits get an earlier opening thermostat :P but be prepared to use a bit more fuel

[tinkerbell]

if u worried about where it sits get an earlier opening thermostat

no one said they were worried about where it was sitting, it was asked if it was normal for it to sit where it is...