Hi guys,
Car has been going really well recently (almost passed her MOT on friday) - well, until Friday night that is. Left work and drove about a mile in slow traffic but by the time I reached the slip road to join the A14 I noticed that the temp was already up to 95 (only 6-7 mins after cold startup). I accelerated gently but the temp rocketed up to 100 deg so I backed off and cosasted a few hundred yards into the BP services - the temp was now 105 and there was no power so I just left it ticking over to cool down.
Whilst waiting for the RAC I tried to run through what might be wrong, the rad tank had filled up and was really pressurised (no real surprise), the engine didnt feel "hot" when I openend the bonnet and the fans weren't running to start with. I turned it off and resarted it whereby the fans did kick in and the temperature did seem to settle down at about 98 ( about 10 degrees higher than normal) - still no hot air from fans though.
So I am guessing at waterpump for 1st check as water didn't seem to be circulating round. If not, what are the signs of HBV failure?
If anyone has any other suggestions I will gladly take them on board as it shall be getting pulled to bits next week.
Thanks!