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pclarke82 · 7th October 2012, 10:11

got new car mg zt 1.8t today and everything is great, until, i went to car wash, im sat of the forecourt for about 10 mins with engine in idle then they all come round and spray the hell outta my car with water for ages, then they leave me alone for a bit while they clean another car, during this time my engine temp goes right to the top and my engine starts steaming like crazy! i turned off engine, opened bonnet and there was obviously a lot of water in engine from the wash. i waited till they finished, started engine again and temp was normal in middle and now more steam. was this just a case of water got in, or have i brought a nail!

mikesmith2 · 7th October 2012, 11:49

Hopefully it's was just the wash that caused the problem.

Let it dry out and see how it is then.

trimani · 7th October 2012, 12:39

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Originally Posted by pclarke82

got new car mg zt 1.8t today and everything is great, until, i went to car wash, im sat of the forecourt for about 10 mins with engine in idle then they all come round and spray the hell outta my car with water for ages, then they leave me alone for a bit while they clean another car, during this time my engine temp goes right to the top and my engine starts steaming like crazy! i turned off engine, opened bonnet and there was obviously a lot of water in engine from the wash. i waited till they finished, started engine again and temp was normal in middle and now more steam. was this just a case of water got in, or have i brought a nail!

Get it checked out with some urgency. Even if water did get in engine bay during washing, it should not cause the engine to overheat. Yes, you would get steam off the engine from the wash water, but that won't heat the engine up. Rover/MG engine bay's normally stay dry, even during bath time.
Sorry, but I think you have an engine problem IMHO.

trimani

MangoMan · 7th October 2012, 12:42

I would say either stuck Thermostat or in-operational Fan. I would lean towards the fan....

But whatever it is I would get it sorted quick-style as the 1.8 doesn't like overheating at all. I know most cars don't, but the 1.8 is notorious I'm afraid.

T-Cut · 7th October 2012, 13:54

What year and what mileage?
Fan fault diagnosis and fix is easier if it's known.

TC

Jay160 · 7th October 2012, 14:27

if they closed the bonnet after they soaked it .. the steam trapped in there would make it very hot under there untill it dispersed

so i reckon with a brief blast of steam under the bonnet could have raised temps alot

greendriver · 7th October 2012, 14:32

Just had a similar power spray clean with engine idling. No trouble at all. I agree that the powerwash should not affect the engine if bonnet was closed throughout the process. Are you losing coolant anywhere? If not, then I too would be looking at stat and/or fan.

stevestrat · 7th October 2012, 14:44

I never use "industrial"power washers after a problem with a Volvo I had. Water found it's way into somewhere it wasn't meant to be and I lost the electrics (lights etc) at the rear for a couple of days.

WIDE LOAD · 7th October 2012, 14:49

I would check the fan operation as my MGF after being driven then sitting about idling waiting for the car washers for 10-15 minutes my fan cuts in runs for a minute then stops with no visible movement of the gauge. So it may just be the fan ain't cutting in. Once you are driving then the air flow helps keep the temperature down and a faulty fan is less noticeable.

James.uk · 7th October 2012, 16:30

When stationary the car relies on it's fan to stay cool.. Check the fan!!

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7th October 2012, 10:11	#1
pclarke82 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Kingswinford Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	am i ****? got new car mg zt 1.8t today and everything is great, until, i went to car wash, im sat of the forecourt for about 10 mins with engine in idle then they all come round and spray the hell outta my car with water for ages, then they leave me alone for a bit while they clean another car, during this time my engine temp goes right to the top and my engine starts steaming like crazy! i turned off engine, opened bonnet and there was obviously a lot of water in engine from the wash. i waited till they finished, started engine again and temp was normal in middle and now more steam. was this just a case of water got in, or have i brought a nail!

7th October 2012, 12:42	#4
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I would say either stuck Thermostat or in-operational Fan. I would lean towards the fan.... But whatever it is I would get it sorted quick-style as the 1.8 doesn't like overheating at all. I know most cars don't, but the 1.8 is notorious I'm afraid. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

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7th October 2012, 14:32	#7
greendriver This is my second home MG ZTT 180 in Poseidon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Croydon Posts: 3,745 Thanks: 44 Thanked 86 Times in 75 Posts	Just had a similar power spray clean with engine idling. No trouble at all. I agree that the powerwash should not affect the engine if bonnet was closed throughout the process. Are you losing coolant anywhere? If not, then I too would be looking at stat and/or fan. __________________ *None of my troubles are Rover*

7th October 2012, 14:44	#8
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,484 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I never use "industrial"power washers after a problem with a Volvo I had. Water found it's way into somewhere it wasn't meant to be and I lost the electrics (lights etc) at the rear for a couple of days. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

7th October 2012, 11:49	#2
mikesmith2 Loves to post None Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 466 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Hopefully it's was just the wash that caused the problem. Let it dry out and see how it is then.

7th October 2012, 13:54	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	What year and what mileage? Fan fault diagnosis and fix is easier if it's known. TC

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WIDE LOAD Gets stuck in MG ZT-T CDTi, MGF 1.8i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wolverhampton. Posts: 754 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I would check the fan operation as my MGF after being driven then sitting about idling waiting for the car washers for 10-15 minutes my fan cuts in runs for a minute then stops with no visible movement of the gauge. So it may just be the fan ain't cutting in. Once you are driving then the air flow helps keep the temperature down and a faulty fan is less noticeable. __________________ http://www.stobartshop.co.uk/images/membeslogo2.gif http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/i...nocard_sig.jpg

7th October 2012, 16:30	#10
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	When stationary the car relies on it's fan to stay cool.. Check the fan!! ...