When filling up with gas yesterday, I noticed my front passenger fender was pretty hot to the touch. In fact, the whole thing felt hot: from just behind the light all the way back behind the gas lid. I thought it might be the sun (since I am in Texas) but the other fender was not nearly as hot. I tested it again today with the same result. I took a small shop vac and vaccuumed out the debris from both radiators, but haven't determined if that was the problem. Anyone else have hot fenders? -td
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I cant imagine it being the radiator(s) because if it was, you'd see it in the warning lights for water temp. I don't know where the thermostat is for the radiators...or even if there is one up there. A stuck thermostat in my Dodge would cause temp rise....but I dont' know about the P cars.
I wouldnt worry about it, if there was something wrong the car would tell you. probaly just the side of the car the sun was hitting
Not to alarm you, but i have had 996's since 1999, a few different ones, and I have never had that happen. I agree if something was wrong you would know,but it hasnt happend to me...
you often get out to to feel your fenders?
My TT does it..... theres a fan in there that blows out hot air i guess from the rad..get out while the car is running and you will feel it.
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