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Engine fan and hot exhaust

Posted: Wed May 09, 2012 12:47 pm
by Tradewind25
Hi

I have a 12 plate Tdi with 1800 miles on the clock. A couple of times recently I have returned from a drive of around 15 miles to discover the following when switching off:
a) Engine coolant fan runs for several minutes
b) Exhaust tailpipe smells very hot - the bumper immediately above it is also very warm.
Coolant and oil temps seem OK (90 and 97 degrees respectively).
When I open the bonnet everything seems reasonably cool; no similar smell of hotness.

Any ideas about the cause?
Anyone experienced similar?

Geoff