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Title: high temp when towing
Post by: scorpius92 on 26 February 2012, 12:21:37

hi guys just came back home from a week end away and as i reversed my caravan in the drive mum wife said there was `smoke` coming from the front of the car. i get out and look and see the engine is hot. the temp in the car says about 95°
it has never run hot before and i was just wondering if its normal. the car a 2.6 elite auto. cheers mark.

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 February 2012, 12:24:51

95 is normal, was it smoke or steam?

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: scorpius92 on 26 February 2012, 12:29:28

i thought it was steam but it cleared as soon as i lifted the bonnet. it did smell hot.

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 February 2012, 12:33:30

Check the coolant level when cold ;)

It could be many things, including an oil leak from the cam cover gaskets but let's start with a proper diagnosis :y

If the level has dropped then there has been a coolant loss, if not we can start looking at other options ;)

Oh, check out the meets section for a meet at the Ardleigh Crown over Easter weekend :y

If you get really stuck I can try and swing by your place next week to have a look if you like ;)

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: scorpius92 on 26 February 2012, 19:47:26

cheers mate will check in the morning. def will pop to ardleigh crown its on 2 mins from my house. :y

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 February 2012, 20:15:43

Quote from: scorpius92 on 26 February 2012, 19:47:26

cheers mate will check in the morning. def will pop to ardleigh crown its on 2 mins from my house. :y

Excellent... Like I said, if you need me to pop in and have a look for you I'll do it during the week... My yard is about 10 seconds from the Crown ;)

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: scorpius92 on 26 February 2012, 20:38:32

ill let you know mate, im off work on wednesday so i could come to you if needed. cheers mark.

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 February 2012, 20:43:57

Quote from: scorpius92 on 26 February 2012, 20:38:32

ill let you know mate, im off work on wednesday so i could come to you if needed. cheers mark.

I'm passing Colchester pretty much every day ;)

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: scorpius92 on 27 February 2012, 09:35:30

Checked water this morning levels spot on still

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: robson on 27 February 2012, 10:32:59

Are you sure its not oil burning coming from cam covers My last 2.5 did this whilst towing engine getting very hot and burning off any oil around

Title: Re: high temp when towing
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 February 2012, 11:52:25

Quote from: robson on 27 February 2012, 10:32:59

Are you sure its not oil burning coming from cam covers My last 2.5 did this whilst towing engine getting very hot and burning off any oil around

Quote from: scorpius92 on 27 February 2012, 09:35:30

Checked water this morning levels spot on still

Exactly why I suggested checking the water level before panicking ;)

Sounds like it's oil burning off on the exhaust, probably from the Cam Cover Gaskets