Thanks for the all the replies guys, much appreciated :) Upadate: Took the RR for an MOT test this afternoon and FAILED :( Luckily it only failed on 1 tyre and a track rod end, so not too bad :) It also turns out my overheating issue is not fixed! The drive to the MOT station (a 10 mile...

I sure hope he's worth the wait and the next encounter won't "be wam(mers) bam, thank you ma'am" :D

Since it does not overheat now...does that rule out a cracked block or other doom stories?

Just drove 20 miles HARD! Temp gauge stays bang on in the middle and runs slightly back when idle. I did not completely jam open the old stat, just a little. Seems that does the trick. The most important part - It didn't overheat :)

I just did that - fitted the old, 'modified' stat. Haven't taken it for a spin yet though. Will do in a minute and report back!

Might be an idea....but how would a blown HG or similar cause the stat to not open or not let water to the top hose? In my opinion the system is not over-pressurising at all, oil is clean as can be and water is chrystal clear...

No LPG :) I've poked and squeezed about everything and also filled it with the top hose off....no joy :(

No rusty spark plugs at all and starts first turn of the key with no spluttering

I've just tried that, but no luck. I also noticed that the top hose doesn't seem to get any water to it :confused: I even filled it from the top hose as well as the exp bottle but the hose stays empty... I initially thought it did as it went hot, but that was just caused by steam I guess...

Yes, I have read that too, but like you, I don't like doing that either. I really like to get to the bottom of the problem instead of masking it!

One can diy fit an LPG system here, but have to have it tested by a professional, licensed company in order to 1. insure it on LPG and 2. have the log book changed to LPG

I just read in another thread that when the little pipe from the top of the rad freely flows into the exp. tank, the water pump is likely to be ok. I have free flow there.... This does not make it easier..lol

I'm not entirely sure it has been frozen. When I bought it, 1 core plug was missing. I thought it might've been frost, but could well be something else.

I've had mine idle for over 30 minutes and nothing

There is hot water going to it (the hoses do get hot), but maybe it's not enough to open the t-stat......

Thanks, I do have the standard viscous fan. 1 more question......would a faulty waterpump also prevent the t-stat from opening?

I've flushed the radiator - perfect flow Inspected the bottle for hairline cracks - all fine Waterpump is something I am going to check tomorrow. I have been thinking this myself since a core plug was missing (possibly through ice in block) it is very possible that they have tried to start the...

Yes, there is coolant in the top hose, but I have not tried the stereo filling yet :) I'm gonna let it go cold and try again. The only issue is that when I leave the exp. cap off, water starts boiling over after a few minutes. Quite normal I'd say as the system isn't pressurised, but very...

I wish there wash a bleed screw on the p38 :) but yes, I think i've tried all options - even from an angle.

Hi guys, I thought I had the problem fixed :( NOT I booked the RR in for an MOT tomorrow morning and thought, I'd give it a trash down the road> About a 5 mile trip and when back in the drive water was spraying from the expansion cap! bottom hose from Thermostat was cold Now I...