So it was running a little hot which it NEVER does.
Top and bottom hoses were hot which was odd but on a whim I popped out the thermostat and tested it, it didn't work. so I removed temporarily, and drove and it seemed better but still past midway on the temp gauge. I only drove a few miles.
I flushed the radiator and now I come to replace the thermostat after 3 days standing (i.e put one in) as soon as I released the bolts water pushed up from the engine for about 30 seconds.
So there is pressure in there somewhere, any ideas ?
Radiator is 5 years old.
Top and bottom hoses were hot which was odd but on a whim I popped out the thermostat and tested it, it didn't work. so I removed temporarily, and drove and it seemed better but still past midway on the temp gauge. I only drove a few miles.
I flushed the radiator and now I come to replace the thermostat after 3 days standing (i.e put one in) as soon as I released the bolts water pushed up from the engine for about 30 seconds.
So there is pressure in there somewhere, any ideas ?
Radiator is 5 years old.
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So I have just backed it back into its hole and will do some further analysis following your suggestions. I did note the power steering felt odd when backing it back in so I will check that also I cant see how water pump/belt issues would cause the pressure 
