V6 1997 - Overheat Problem

[geoffandjen]

Just back from a trip to North Devon Towing my caravan. A few days before we left, I noticed that my Galaxy V6 1997 GhiaX temp gauge was creeping up to the red when in very slow traffic (not towing). Normally the gauge sits dead centre on the dial between the O and R of NORM. When travelling to work (25 miles) temp stayed normal unless in slow traffic for a minute or two. It soon cools after speeding up again - I assume air flow.

 

Had no time to get it seen to before towing holiday, so carefully monitored it. Similar pattern occurred. When travelling at 55mph towing, the gauge stayed normal, but up long hills, or during very slow traffic, the gauge crept up to between the M and the Red. Managed to avoid overheat during trip. Behaved the same whilst away without towing.

 

Topped up water before I left and checked it regularly whilst away, and I had to put only about a cupfull in just before return journey.

 

There are no water leaks visible, and no steam showing. I recently had the cam chain and tensioners replaced after previous running problem.

 

I have not monitored the internal heater for the car. I have however noticed a slight 'rattle' from behind the steering wheel in front of the dash. This rattle increased when blower was on two bars, and reduced when I went down to one bar of the control. Have seen some posts about impeller blades on other models, so thought this may be relevant.

 

I would appreciate any help or ideas as to my problem. I spent the best part of

[chrispb123456]

Just back from a trip to North Devon Towing my caravan. A few days before we left, I noticed that my Galaxy V6 1997 GhiaX temp gauge was creeping up to the red when in very slow traffic (not towing). Normally the gauge sits dead centre on the dial between the O and R of NORM. When travelling to work (25 miles) temp stayed normal unless in slow traffic for a minute or two. It soon cools after speeding up again - I assume air flow.

 

Had no time to get it seen to before towing holiday, so carefully monitored it. Similar pattern occurred. When travelling at 55mph towing, the gauge stayed normal, but up long hills, or during very slow traffic, the gauge crept up to between the M and the Red. Managed to avoid overheat during trip. Behaved the same whilst away without towing.

 

Topped up water before I left and checked it regularly whilst away, and I had to put only about a cupfull in just before return journey.

 

There are no water leaks visible, and no steam showing. I recently had the cam chain and tensioners replaced after previous running problem.

 

I have not monitored the internal heater for the car. I have however noticed a slight 'rattle' from behind the steering wheel in front of the dash. This rattle increased when blower was on two bars, and reduced when I went down to one bar of the control. Have seen some posts about impeller blades on other models, so thought this may be relevant.

 

I would appreciate any help or ideas as to my problem. I spent the best part of

Edited April 11, 2010 by chrispb123456

[geoffandjen]

Will check both tomorrow, just getting on the road to Wembley - Pompey fan. Thank you for the swift reply.

[dave030445]

Will check both tomorrow, just getting on the road to Wembley - Pompey fan. Thank you for the swift reply.

hi sounds the same as mine on the v6 there are 2/3 speeds to the cooling fans. Mine has 2 speeds and the first speed had stopped working. So when in slow traffic the gauge when rise quite quick then speed 2 fan would come on to lower the temp. Speed 1 should come on when the gauge is on about the R of norm. And the 2nd speed just passed the m

hope this helps dave