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[GmasterT]

Check for shite on the intercooler/fan, good indication is if the fuse has popped under the bonnet relays

[Shackeng]

Thanks to both last posters. I'll check the fuse, and hopefully get the live data checked soon.

[Shackeng]

Right, I've checked all the 30A fuses are OK in the relay box. How/where do I access the intercooler fan to check it? Although I guess it must be working if the fuse is OK.

[tunnie]

with that kind of consumption, i'd want a V6 under my right foot 

[Shackeng]

with that kind of consumption, i'd want a V6 under my right foot 

Got a 3.2 one of those as well, which is doing about the same!

[Seth]

Right, I've checked all the 30A fuses are OK in the relay box. How/where do I access the intercooler fan to check it? Although I guess it must be working if the fuse is OK.

It's hidden by the front end of the O/S/F wheel-arch liner

[Shackeng]

Thanks Byron, is that accessed by removing the wheel arch?

[Seth]

Thanks Byron, is that accessed by removing the wheel arch?

Yes, so I'm reliably informed!

[TheBoy]

The intercooler won't affect consumption (well, not by much).  Worth getting the I/C fan working for other reasons (and keep it working by dumping the viscous).

[TheBoy]

Thanks Byron, is that accessed by removing the wheel arch?

Remove the rubber cowling, unplug the fan (vital!!), turn the blades by hand a couple of dozen times, then connect it to 12v for a hour, occasionally lubricting the bearing

[Shackeng]

Thanks Byron, is that accessed by removing the wheel arch?

Remove the rubber cowling, unplug the fan (vital!!), turn the blades by hand a couple of dozen times, then connect it to 12v for a hour, occasionally lubricting the bearing

 Presumably accessed via the O/S wheel arch as per Seth's post

[TheBoy]

Thanks Byron, is that accessed by removing the wheel arch?

Remove the rubber cowling, unplug the fan (vital!!), turn the blades by hand a couple of dozen times, then connect it to 12v for a hour, occasionally lubricting the bearing

 Presumably accessed via the O/S wheel arch as per Seth's post

Personally, I'd drop the bumper off, much easier

But, yes, behind the bumper, just in front of wheelarch liner, drivers side...

[Shackeng]

Thanks J., it'll have to wait a bit now due a hand operation tomorrow.

[GmasterT]

The intercooler won't affect consumption (well, not by much).  Worth getting the I/C fan working for other reasons (and keep it working by dumping the viscous).

Dunno, I unleashed about 5mpg on clearing mine, was pretty clogged though

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Personally, I'd drop the bumper off, much easier

But, yes, behind the bumper, just in front of wheelarch liner, drivers side...
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Agreed, bumper off

[Shackeng]

Thanks GM, I'll have a go when the stitches are out