bigjamesk

I hope it doesn't because this is my car...a search for the reg shows me up here an not in the corrado spotting section... It's for sale in the "for sale" section now if anyone wants to look at it!

Thanks for the reply, most helpful. Much clearer now but still a little confused...3 more dumb rse questions! Which is the low speed and which is the high speed fan? The only one I can know about (and as, I said earlier I don't look under the bonnet that often) is the big twin fan in front of the radiator? And to be clear if the water temp doesn't get up to above 95 (ish) then I shouldn't expect anything to happen? And if the oil is getting significantly hotter than the oil then I have probably have an issue with a sensor somewhere? Cheers, and sorry for the stupid questions...

Sorry to jump on the thread but I am a bit confused / worried / concerned / have lost the instruction manual (another one ordered on fleabay though, )and have no idea about mechanics... I've had my VR6 (totally standard) for about four months now and the temps seem to be running higher than when I bought it. I haven't seen / heard the fans working either after I've stopped or when driving - and the engine does seem to be very hot under the bonnet. I have viewed the forum and can't seem to get any definitive answers. Basically the coolant temp seems fine, and whereas the oil rarely got over 100 it now seems to on a regular basis. I have the following questions for anyone who can help... 1. What are "normal" running temperatures i.e. when should I start worrying (oil and coolant). 2. At what temperature should the fan come on? Is it based on oil or coolant temp? 3. I have read about the fan working at low and high temps, what is this all about - can someone please explain. Of course it could just be that I haven't got the thing hot enough - and the answer may just be I need a heavier right foot! Any answers most appreciated!