2.2 16v SRI 53'- Engine temp query....

[SNODDY70]

Hi...Just got a 2.2 SRI 53' with 100,000m on the clock FSH......the engine temp gauge seems to hold round 90deg regardless of driving on the motorway or round town, I did have a 1.8 Elegance before this and the gauge would always be below 80 unless stopped in traffic...the fan cuts in fine.
Is this normal for the 2.2???? any help would be great

[Sean-2.2Direct]

Mine always stays around 90 depending on the outside temp

[SNODDY70]

Thats great thanks......I suppose I should look at getting the timing chain done as well?

[rushy]

Spot on mate, the cooling system is very efficient in the 2.2. And I wouldn't hang around on that chain at 100k.

[SNODDY70]

Thanks for yer help.........

[SNODDY70]

Can anyone tell me how to find out if I have the z22se or the z22yh engine........thanks in advance for any help!!!!...

[Sean-2.2Direct]

I think its engines before 04. If its the z22yh it should have 2.2 Direct on the back of the car plus if its a SRI it should have 2 Exhaust exits on the back
yours is a 53 so I think that would be z22se

[SNODDY70]

Thats great....thanks for the info again.

[Sean-2.2Direct]

Your most welcome mate