It's getting hot, hot, hot!!

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It's getting hot, hot, hot!!

Post by Kit » Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:12 am

1996 16v
The fan slow in cutting in :!:
The pointer on the gauge almost get to the red, ( or about 3 miles), before it drops back to normal.
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Not losing an coolant :|

So, is it a lazy fan or one of the senors :?:

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Re: It's getting hot, hot, hot!!

Post by cpt black » Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:50 am

One of the sensors mate or knackered thermostat
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Re: It's getting hot, hot, hot!!

Post by Micron » Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:20 am

I would say it's a lazy thermostat, probably sticking.
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Re: It's getting hot, hot, hot!!

Post by Sunfly » Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:04 pm

I'd go for thermostat slow opening, had this once.
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Re: It's getting hot, hot, hot!!

Post by Kit » Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:21 pm

Sorted, changed the thermostat, had a small issue with a leak on the housing.
So, drained the system, flushed out the system, fresh antifreeze & De-min water. Liquid gasket applied.
All good now

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