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Old 9th December 2020, 07:09   #34
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Originally Posted by e30325itourer View Post
.... obd went from 33 upto 112 within 3 mile, I take it that's not good.
It's seriously overheating. Since you've tested the fan I'd be looking next at the thermostat. Does it have a PRT (Pressure Relief Thermostat)? That's the plastic device with three hose connections positioned just behind the radiator.

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