i would check thermostat, water pump, radiator (not radiating the heat out) and also is the fan doing its job properly which may be result of thermostat Also, do you actually have coolant, not just water? check header tank for red coolant (not brown) if its green then its the wrong stuff. I remember when i was in the philipinnes and the taxi was overheating.. apparently does it now and again and all the chap was doing was adding fresh water.. i was trying to tell him he needs coolant, went in one ear and out the other lol letting it overheat can run the risk of blowing head gasket! did it once on a Lexus.. i was like driving a massive vape machine

2002 Toyota Alphard 3.0l Petrol Auto Maroon Mileage 124080 £950 ONO MOT valid until 6th January 2027 Some of the MOT advisories, were recently fixed. Receipts for most of the work done. Battery good, tyres good. Leather seats, all seats still in situ and in very good condition. Blowing Smoke, ?Pistons, otherwise in reasonable mechanical condition. Left mirror was broken, replacement not a perfect fit, Silver guard not back on - but in the van so can be refitted Had under sealing done when we first bought it (2018) Only owner since import and we have the full service history from import in 2018. Van is in Cornwall Any questions please get in touch either via the messaging system or my email address [email protected] Thanks Sue

When does it overheat? Each time you run engine? Could be the thermostat is not fully opening.

Thanks all for your feedback back and wisdom - very much appreciated - After a lot of faff we managed to cross reference some parts and did indeed confirm the part upgrade is from Lexus LS460. Fancy. The Brembo part numbers P83059 should anyone else have the same upgrade Front brakes are next and yes @Nev The disks are deffo vented so likely of the V8 Lexus as well. Thanks again all. f Best Martyn

Hi, I bought my 2007 Alphard v last year and when the weather is warm/ hot the fan comes on when stopped and starting again, it did overheat last year, low oil just after it was dropped off from dealer, it's only done 44,500kms and is a import, is there anything I can test myself ?

I've found the hidden screws. You have to turn the steering wheel 90 Deg in each direction to expose them behind the wheel.