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Old 3rd January 2014, 08:39   #5
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... I suspect when he says erratic signal, he's seen the gauge move from blue to red. If it's just running cold because of the thermostat, then it should be okay.

Common causes of overheating on the KV6 are coolant leaks from thermostat housing/pipes and/or loss of slow speed radiator fan.

Bigbird; if you're seriously interested in this car, get the seller to activate the digital display of coolant temperature and go for a ride either as passenger or driver. Idling whilst stationary will be no good. Report back, and we'll be able to advise you on the likely problem and what's involved to fix it.

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