320 overheating

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paulh
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Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:56 pm

My 320 gets hot when in traffic. It is fine when any other time and the temp gauge shows between quater and half . When in traffic it goes into the red. Any ideas.[/quote]
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Brianmoooore
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Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:21 pm

Viscous fan coupling! Very common.
Get it sorted before you crack the head!
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jcjdavis1
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Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:26 pm

Hi I think the first thing to try is your viscous fan.If you stick a rolled up newspaper in and it stops the fan, the viscous coupling might be f*cked.Have you tried a search as this is a common post, as you will get a few different ideas.
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paulh
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Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:57 pm

any idea how much the viscous fan is, and is it worth finding one in the breakers
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jcjdavis1
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Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:16 pm

Hi ECP web site says Boge/Sachs £34.67 + vat, Replacement £25.35 +vat
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