2.8 V6 Galaxy 4x4 Running Hot?

[luxtonm]

Hi, I'm looking for some advice please.

 

Just purchased a Galaxy 2.8 V6 Auto 4x4, very happy with it, just a bit concerned about the temperature its running at.

 

The temp gauge stays in the 'normal' section but peaks just below the RED, oil temp is approx 112-114oC

The temp above is normal driving, bit of traffic and getting upto 60-70 on motorway, not pushing it hard

Electric fan remains on for a few minutes after switching off the engine

 

Is this the normal operating temperature for this car? or is there a problem

 

 

Best Regards

Mike

[cyborg]

mine ran hot 112-114 too it now peaks at 109 empty some of the water out and stick some coolent in chances are your car hasn't been topped with coolent in a while

 

 

fan is normal

Edited September 30, 2009 by cyborg

[Belldarr]

Hi, I'm looking for some advice please.

 

Just purchased a Galaxy 2.8 V6 Auto 4x4, very happy with it, just a bit concerned about the temperature its running at.

 

The temp gauge stays in the 'normal' section but peaks just below the RED, oil temp is approx 112-114oC

The temp above is normal driving, bit of traffic and getting upto 60-70 on motorway, not pushing it hard

Electric fan remains on for a few minutes after switching off the engine

 

Is this the normal operating temperature for this car? or is there a problem

 

 

Best Regards

Mike

 

Hi Mike, I have the same model and mine runs exaclty the same - it has never boiled over but sits around half way or dead center when I am driving but as soon as I get a bit of urban driving it rises up to the "M" in NORM and sits there, also the climate control in yours will mean the fans are always cutting in and out, even after turning off the engine.

 

In summary - I think your car is normal for the model :lol:

 

Regards

 

Darren

[luxtonm]

Hi, I'm looking for some advice please.

 

Just purchased a Galaxy 2.8 V6 Auto 4x4, very happy with it, just a bit concerned about the temperature its running at.

 

The temp gauge stays in the 'normal' section but peaks just below the RED, oil temp is approx 112-114oC

The temp above is normal driving, bit of traffic and getting upto 60-70 on motorway, not pushing it hard

Electric fan remains on for a few minutes after switching off the engine

 

Is this the normal operating temperature for this car? or is there a problem

 

 

Best Regards

Mike

 

Hi Mike, I have the same model and mine runs exaclty the same - it has never boiled over but sits around half way or dead center when I am driving but as soon as I get a bit of urban driving it rises up to the "M" in NORM and sits there, also the climate control in yours will mean the fans are always cutting in and out, even after turning off the engine.

 

In summary - I think your car is normal for the model :16:

 

Regards

 

Darren

 

Changed the coolant, bought a new thermotat but didn't fit it because I couldn't find the thermostat on the engine lol, would be greatful if somebody could point me in the right direction

 

Running temperature still appears to be high, needle sits on 'M' in NORM under normal driving and reaches very top section of NORM (just below red) when moving slow in traffic.

 

Still not sure if there is a problem :lol:

 

Towing a 1700kg caravan next weeked, I guess that will be test lol

 

Best Regards

 

Mike

[dipsomaniac]

Changed the coolant, bought a new thermotat but didn't fit it because I couldn't find the thermostat on the engine lol, would be greatful if somebody could point me in the right direction

 

Running temperature still appears to be high, needle sits on 'M' in NORM under normal driving and reaches very top section of NORM (just below red) when moving slow in traffic.

 

Still not sure if there is a problem :)

 

Towing a 1700kg caravan next weeked, I guess that will be test lol

 

Best Regards

 

Mike

 

had my v6 for 5 years and have had the same problem. i have replaced all but one hose on the coolant system (due to a leak) but the needle still creeps up near the red when in traffic.

 

the thermostat housing on a mk1 isn't easy to get to. it is located under the coil pack on the right side of the engine. you have to remove the coil pack, battery cowls and a few other small parts to get access. it took me 3 hours the first time but i have it down to under an hour now.

 

you should be able to find instructions in the faq section

Edited October 7, 2009 by dipsomaniac

[luxtonm]

Changed the coolant, bought a new thermotat but didn't fit it because I couldn't find the thermostat on the engine lol, would be greatful if somebody could point me in the right direction

 

Running temperature still appears to be high, needle sits on 'M' in NORM under normal driving and reaches very top section of NORM (just below red) when moving slow in traffic.

 

Still not sure if there is a problem :)

 

Towing a 1700kg caravan next weeked, I guess that will be test lol

 

Best Regards

 

Mike

 

had my v6 for 5 years and have had the same problem. i have replaced all but one hose on the coolant system (due to a leak) but the needle still creeps up near the red when in traffic.

 

the thermostat housing on a mk1 isn't easy to get to. it is located under the coil pack on the right side of the engine. you have to remove the coil pack, battery cowls and a few other small parts to get access. it took me 3 hours the first time but i have it down to under an hour now.

 

you should be able to find instructions in the faq section

 

 

Thanks everybody for your info / advice

 

Problem solved now, engine now runs with temp gauge dead center during normal driving, and in traffic temp reaches 'M' in 'NORM' and prolonged idle fan kicks in just below RED and quickly returns to center.

 

Problem was the thermostat, took me about 4 hours today and 20 quid for stat and gasket. feeling quite happy now because I had a gut feel it was running too hot.

 

Onto the ABS problem now - lol hopefully last job

 

O' and the exhaust but I'll leave that to the people at quik fit

 

 

Best Regards

 

Mike