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7th October 2012, 01:10 PM
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Does the GU petrol really run hot?
Hi all! I recently purchased a 2002 GU body, 4.5 liter petrol Patrol. I just noticed that the patrol runs really hot on idle. The temperature gauge never really goes beyond one half, it's just that the other day, I noticed the light rain falling on my bonnet was smoking from the heat being generated by the bonnet. Last night, we used the car to shoot a little video first inside the car and had it on idle for sometime. The next scene called for us to be in front of the grille and I had noticed that even after having been shut off for around 15 minutes, there was still a good amount of heat being generated from the grille. I wanted to ask our more experienced owners if this running hot thing is normal? or something I should be worried about? Your comments and thoughts would be most appreciated.
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7th October 2012 01:10 PM
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7th October 2012, 01:13 PM
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Hardcore
Its fine mate normal stuff you'll find most cars do it
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7th October 2012, 01:25 PM
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Patrol God
May need a radiator up grade for towing big loads ,but sounds normal, a lot a metal to lose heat from once turned off, nothinf to get paranoid over
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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7th October 2012, 01:52 PM
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BIG & BALD
Perhaps just get the radiator checked by an expert.
We have had issues with slightly blocked radiators.
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7th October 2012, 03:03 PM
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Thanks much for the replies. This is actually my 1st SUV after having driven sedans for the last 19 years.
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7th October 2012, 03:06 PM
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Patrol God
Understatment Mego, love it ",Slightly" blocked LMfao.
Mego means some forum members I hope anyway
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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7th October 2012, 06:03 PM
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BIG & BALD
Originally Posted by
threedogs
Understatment Mego, love it ",Slightly" blocked LMfao.
Mego means some forum members I hope anyway
Could you feel my sarcasm. And yes some other members
Sent from the secret chambers of our secret society, on a secret iPhone, with a secret pin code and eye retina scanning from a secret peep hole, just don't tell anyone OK, cos it's secret........
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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