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September 28, 201015 yr

I've noticed that even when stood still, a lot of heat is coming from the area around the front driver's side wheel arch. All other areas are OK.

Any ideas? Is this normal?

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September 28, 201015 yr

does it do it when the fan kicks in? usually the only place for heat to go is out the wheel arch. my Pug did the same, come to think of it most of my cars did the same when the cooling fan kicked in

Does your car hold its temp? if so, shouldn't worry to much.

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September 28, 201015 yr

Yes - normal. Mine kicks out loads of heat. Notice it just as I'm getting out the drivers door after a run and the viscous fan has fully engaged.

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September 28, 201015 yr

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Thanks guys; it got me quite worried to be honest.

Car has been perfect for over a year (touch wood) and temperature remains constant. Just wasn't sure if a new problem was developing.

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Those codes are all pointing at a related issue. A/F ratio falling out of range, heater elements within the O2's out of temp range, EGR sensor or exhaust gas temp falling out of range, etc. There is a few areas to consider...
Was any work recently done to the car that may have triggered this? When was the last time you replaced the O2 sensors? Check the O2 connectors and wiring to make sure one of them hasn't contacted the exhaust or melted. Any exhaust leaks especially before the cats? When was the last time you performed an induction service and cleaned the intake, TBs, IAC, etc? The EGR and IACV love to get carbon buildup over the years and can affect flow, similarly can happen to the vac lines to the factory wastegate control solenoid. You mentioned the car felt like it was still running well, so no idle RPM fumbling, hanging, stumbling, etc? Are you running an aftermarket boost control solenoid or OEM? Sorry for the load of questions, but need a bit more to go off of to help point you in the right direction.
Even though the vehicle has considerable low mileage, it's still 30 years old. If it's kept in a garage it tends to handle the elements better than sitting out in the external environmental conditions and will need more routine maintenance and care regardless if it's being driven or not. (i.e. 60K / 120k maint w/ timing belt)

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