vs overheating

[onlynamenotused]

i have a vs, it overheats only when idle. the fan works but only kicks in once the engine is already too hot. any ideas?

[-Davo]

have you checked the water levels? my VS has droped to below empty (bone dry) on me once, that's bad.

[Kwikss]

Gauge might be out, mine is. Take it to an auto sparky

[stealth_ltd]

your themostat could be a little high is it an 82 degree thermostat if it is youll need a lower one also i would check to make sure your radiator isnt internally blocked

[-Davo]

HOODSCOOP!!!!!!

Get a fully sick hoodscoop to bring in the air, remove the engine cover so the air goes straight onto the engine.

www.ssv.com.au might have a few
and www.spoilerfactory.com.au might as well

SSV is located in RYDE in Sydney, and Spoiler Factory are in W.A.

[[PSI-EFI]]

ey what motor is it, a 3.8 v6 or a 5.tr 304.
could be

-cracked head gasket
-blocked radiator
-fcuked thermostat or wrong one
-hole in the radiator

AND, how long do u leave it in idle, if its in idle for ages on a kinda warm day it will overheat b coz no air goes through the radiator ro cool it down.
[PSI-EFI]

[dave26]

definately check the radiator. i had the same prob in my vs.radiaotor blocked

[trogladyte]

check the thermatic fan sender in radiator........a black one is for high temps swap for a white one...turns fan on at lower temps.....i had same problem.took to my brother who is service manager at holden dealer swapped it over now turns on just over at 1/3rd