VR6 MK2 GOLF...OVERHEATING...PLEASE HELP!!!

[balboa 0]

Hey guys, got a mk2 golf with a 2.9 vr6 lump........

 

on stop start journey like stuck in the city for example.....oil temp hits 104+ which i suppose ain't too bad...however the water temperature starts to rise towards the 100 mark which aint normal.....so even with the fans on the water temp still rises ...and yesterday it had blown the radiator fuse so i thought right fair enough got a new fuse from main dealers and seemed fine until this morning as i was stuck in traffic and fans came on as normal but water temp rised to 110.....any idea what could be wrong here.....a bit of history if it helps.....head gasket was changed about 3 weeks ago.

 

cheers guys any help much appreciated as always. :( :( :(

[CorradoVR6-Turbo 0]

Have you changed the thermostat? what about your water pump? who did the headgasket?

[balboa 0]

thermostat was only changed probably about 3-4 months ago....water pump ...hmmm still running the original vr6 one since the conversion i believe mate....

[flusted 0]

fan cuts in at 107 anyway doesnt it?

[Supercharged 2]

Fan should cut in at 95...

 

Probably best to look at why the fuse blew, they are massive so there will be a fault with the motor or wiring to make this go...

[balboa 0]

hey guys thank for the replies so far.....yeah fan does kick in about 90-95.....just been in the car noe left in on for 20 mins ..fan came on and off but temp stayed at normal place....at 90...where it should be...so fingers crossed she seems fine again now.....wonder what that could have been...will monitor her and see hoe she goes.

 

thanks a mill guys :lol: :D :) :lol: :D 8) 8)