406 high temp ?

Model june 1996 1.8i 16V petrol. Temp mostly around 85-90 degrees C, with
occasional peak to 95C. Is this normal/acceptable ?

Thanks in advance,


David.

 

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I thought I had a problem. Had it thoroughly checked but everything kicked
in. So yes it does run high. Last summer nearly hit100C. Just had it flushed
and refilled and it still runs high.

 

Yes, that's about right, that's where mine is, the only time it gets hotter
is when maybe pulling the caravan up a longish hill on a warm day, but
you'll find that the temp will be mostly at the 90 degree mark.
regards, Mark.

 

John / Mark,

Thanks very much for the replies. Very helpful indeed. Btw after having
driven a while and parking the car with the engine still running, the temp
goes up a bit, which is normal I suppose. But I don't hear any fans come on
the lower the temp. Does the engine have a fan anyway ?

Thanks again,


David.

 

there's a thermostatically operated fan just behind the radiator, which will
come on when the temp is high enough, nothing to worry about.
regards, mark.

 

Ok, thanks again for the info.

Regards,


David.

 

Bear in mind that it is an aluminium engine and will initially go hotter !!!
(Don't know the physics behind that.) Also electric fans no longer "after
run" once the engine is isolated ie switched off. They used to set the car
alarms off!

 

Ok, thanks for that titbit of information. Interesting !

Regards,


David.