Kv6 information

humptynumpty · 30th July 2016, 12:36

I was wondering what is normal time to reach normal temp, mine will go from cold to about 90 around town in e-4 mins orvis there stuck thermostat

STUBIE · 30th July 2016, 13:56

They are quick to warm up, especially when ambient temp is 20 plus

Stubs

aguy · 30th July 2016, 14:16

They do warm up quickly. Nice in winter and a big plus I found over my diesel.

They take an age to cool down too, being such a big lump.

aguy · 30th July 2016, 14:22

If you want to check what temp you are running at..see ...HERE..

humptynumpty · 30th July 2016, 14:33

Done that aguy says it goes from 17c to 90 in about 4-5 mins but fan doesn't work so gotta keep eye on it till replacement comes goes to about 93-94c in town or 81-88c out of town but won't that mean around town fan will be on and off a fair bit

Organiser · 30th July 2016, 15:13

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Originally Posted by humptynumpty

Done that aguy says it goes from 17c to 90 in about 4-5 mins but fan doesn't work so gotta keep eye on it till replacement comes goes to about 93-94c in town or 81-88c out of town but won't that mean around town fan will be on and off a fair bit

The fan is needed if you are stuck in a traffic jam for even a ten mins stop, it will start to climb very quickly after 94c. Your fan will hopefully still work on the higher speeds and stop a problem happening?

I changed my fan unit last week on my ZT-T 180 KV6 after it failed on the motorway in a jam.

Tom.

humptynumpty · 30th July 2016, 15:49

It doesn't work at all hense I've ordered a fan from sean

aguy · 30th July 2016, 17:08

Tested mine only recently, after having the water pump replaced (again!!!)

It ran superbly fluctuating at 89 deg to 94 deg in heavy traffic. We then encountered a traffic jam and was stationary for around 20 mins. The temp climbed quickly over 102 deg then the fan kicked in and it soon dropped back to low 90's.

DMGRS · 30th July 2016, 17:40

That sounds about right.
The KV6 is a light engine using damp liners, so there's not much heat capacity in the metal itself, compared to something like an 80s V6 which would have an iron block. This means it'll get to temp nice and quickly.

A K4 seems to do it even quicker - mine was hot by the end of my road!

30th July 2016, 12:36	#1
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	Kv6 information I was wondering what is normal time to reach normal temp, mine will go from cold to about 90 around town in e-4 mins orvis there stuck thermostat

30th July 2016, 14:16	#3
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	They do warm up quickly. Nice in winter and a big plus I found over my diesel. They take an age to cool down too, being such a big lump. __________________ HARRY.

30th July 2016, 14:22	#4
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	If you want to check what temp you are running at..see ...HERE.. __________________ HARRY.

30th July 2016, 17:08	#8
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	Tested mine only recently, after having the water pump replaced (again!!!) It ran superbly fluctuating at 89 deg to 94 deg in heavy traffic. We then encountered a traffic jam and was stationary for around 20 mins. The temp climbed quickly over 102 deg then the fan kicked in and it soon dropped back to low 90's. __________________ HARRY.

30th July 2016, 17:40	#9
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	That sounds about right. The KV6 is a light engine using damp liners, so there's not much heat capacity in the metal itself, compared to something like an 80s V6 which would have an iron block. This means it'll get to temp nice and quickly. A K4 seems to do it even quicker - mine was hot by the end of my road! __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

30th July 2016, 13:56	#2
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	They are quick to warm up, especially when ambient temp is 20 plus Stubs

30th July 2016, 14:33	#5
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	Done that aguy says it goes from 17c to 90 in about 4-5 mins but fan doesn't work so gotta keep eye on it till replacement comes goes to about 93-94c in town or 81-88c out of town but won't that mean around town fan will be on and off a fair bit

30th July 2016, 15:49	#7
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	It doesn't work at all hense I've ordered a fan from sean