overheating

[Bean 0]

Hi what temp should the fans kick in the a vr6? Sorry I have had a quick search but i am at work and couldn't find much.

 

Cheers

 

Dan

[dr_mat 0]

88 ish and 98 ish, for the two speeds, iirc. Henny knows the cooling system better than most, he can probably quote the exact figures off the top of his head... :)

[Henny 0]

The fan switch trigger temps are 95/84 and 102/91 according to Etka... that's on/off temps in degrees C. 8)

[dr_mat 0]

See!! :)

[Bean 0]

Mine was cutting it at 110 dec C yeasterday!!! :shock:

 

So do i just need to replace the switch? (Where is the switch located)

 

Cheers for all you help during the working day! :lol:

 

Dan

[Henny 0]

don't forget that the dash gauge is pants.... It really shouldn't have numbers on it as they are a mile out... :roll:

 

IMHO the gauge should read: Cold, Normal, Hot, STOP NOW!!!! :lol:

 

The switch is in the bottom back of the radiator next to the battery, it's a bit 22mm (I think) brass nut looking thing with a 3 pin electrical connector on it....

 

Have a look HERE for a pic and the part numbers... 8)

[dr_mat 0]

Some people's gauges are rubbish, but some seem to work okay - mine for example I can see that the thermostat opens at a reading of 80 during warm-up, and the engine rarely climbs above a reading of 100, which is how it *should* be..

Perhaps the gauge should be calibrated to a given temp sensor, and most aren't when retro fitted? Who knows..! :)

[Bean 0]

Ok cheers guys

 

I think it was def about 110

[Supercharged 2]

Yep, same prob as me then - I'm fairly sure my gauge is good as they are calibrated to sit about halfway 90 degrees normally and my stat opens at about 80-85 on the gauge but I am also only getting the fan kicking in at 110!

 

Hopefully picking up the part tomorrow...