My engine is also running very hot indeed, though i have managed to avoid a rad blowout or anthing as messy. I have had the little heater matrix helping out and all the windows and sunroof open, just to maintain 110degrees on the coolant and 122-130 on the oil - not good!! :gag:
I noticed the same thing, whereby I know the water temp gauge says 100+ degrees, but the fans only start when the ignition is off, and vice versa; the fan stops if I turn the engine over.
I thought this was odd, however when I called my mechanic brother, he asked me if the radiator was actually getting hot, or is the heater matrix the only active radiator. ie, is the thermostat knackered and keeping the main rad out of the circuit.
My answer was no, the rad is still cold at 95 degrees on the coolant needle.
it sounds like my thermostat is shot! Anyone got a pic handy, so I know what to replace? I'm new to VR6s :confused4:
Weasel, what was the verdict on your "fan only runs when ignition off" issue?
