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chris b

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runin warm.
« on: 29 October 2006, 21:03:38 »
hi chaps. can eny one tell me what temp the 3.0 elite runs at? mine seem a bit warm? when drivin norm its just over 90. if i stop at lights or traffic it creeps up two 95/100. then the fan cums in and drops but only a little. i have no leaks but he coolant go`s down approx a pint a month .is this the norm? :-/
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #1 on: 29 October 2006, 21:12:20 »
No. This is what happened to me before I discovered I did have a leak.

I suspect you have a small leak somewhere! Find it before it gets to bad!

Mine was where coolant sensor meets the radiator (I think)



I have 3.0 MV6 and it runs around 80 now the leak has been sorted and my air con system has been rebuilt.

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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #2 on: 29 October 2006, 21:13:47 »
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hi chaps. can eny one tell me what temp the 3.0 elite runs at? mine seem a bit warm? when drivin norm its just over 90. if i stop at lights or traffic it creeps up two 95/100. then the fan cums in and drops but only a little. i have no leaks but he coolant go`s down approx a pint a month .is this the norm? :-/
Usually run low 90s, creep up to 97ish before fans drag it back down...
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #3 on: 29 October 2006, 21:23:34 »
Should run at 92.5 under normal driving, and not go over 97 when idling even in heavy traffic. If it hits 100 then it's getting too hot.

Do a good cooling system flush - and I would recommend changing the heater bypass valve, a common point of failure, overpressuring and hence warm running...
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #4 on: 29 October 2006, 21:26:20 »
eny ideas were 2 look and find the leak? :-/
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #5 on: 29 October 2006, 21:26:35 »
Yup, give it a good flush through a couple of times. Also check the rad switch is working properly.
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #6 on: 29 October 2006, 21:28:23 »
Why is mine running in the low 80's then? Have I got another problem?
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #7 on: 29 October 2006, 21:30:43 »
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Why is mine running in the low 80's then? Have I got another problem?
Does your temp gauge go that low  :o
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #8 on: 29 October 2006, 21:33:56 »
I shouldn't worry about it Gwylym! As long as your heaters are warm when required, and it's stable, I shouldn't be overly concerned.

Remember yours is a facelift, and the numbers on the guauge are in different places to pre-facelift omega's....
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« Reply #9 on: 29 October 2006, 21:35:21 »
cheers chaps al get on it. :y
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« Reply #10 on: 29 October 2006, 21:44:24 »
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Why is mine running in the low 80's then? Have I got another problem?
Does your temp gauge go that low  :o

Yes. Just been outside and started car, came back in to get camera, took few minutes to find it, went back and car has been running for 5 mins. Took photo (engine is running)



I was told Police MV6's had bigger cooing fans as they were driven at high speeds
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #11 on: 29 October 2006, 21:47:41 »
Is it a facelift?
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« Reply #12 on: 29 October 2006, 21:48:48 »
Aye
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Re: runin warm.
« Reply #13 on: 29 October 2006, 21:53:21 »
Mid to high 80s is the norm...
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« Reply #14 on: 29 October 2006, 22:00:50 »
Cheers  :) :):)
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