3/4 engine temp

1. user_43529 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Bournemouth, England Posts: 325 Vectra 2.5 GSI

   #1 29th August 2010, 00:27

   the cars temp raises to 3/4 quaters and can go just under the redline it hasnt exactly "overheated" but this is way too high managed a 1h 30m drive with out the light coming on but was creaping near it, any ideas please will be taking a deeper look into it tomorrow thanks
   
   also side note, whats with the vibrating feeling from the steering wheel once getting towards 50-80
2. mishy Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Caterham, Surrey Posts: 141 1.1i saxo forte sold Toyota MR2 MK1 RIP, Pug 106

   #2 29th August 2010, 01:31

   could be many things, if you have checked oil and water levels and they are fine it may be head gasket. some one else might no more but thats my best guess.
   
   if yours doesnt have power steering then similar to mine the steering wheel vibrates when getting towards 70+
3. user_43529 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Bournemouth, England Posts: 325 Vectra 2.5 GSI

   #3 29th August 2010, 11:40

   sorry not very precise was tired, the fan does kick in and will stay on after engine turned off has coolent and also oil.. so looks like it could be the headgasket then? which would be just great.
4. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #4 29th August 2010, 11:42

   Airlock in the system?
   
   Any signs of mayo under the oil filler cap? Any sludge in the coolant?
   
   
   The vibrating could be a number of things. Get your tracking checked and your wheels balanced.