Cheers yet again Tabetha,as usual you are the first to offer a solution But,what the hell is a modine ? I this something to do with the oil cooling at the filter ?.I really really don't think as its the HG.I only say that going from past experience where the cooling system pressurises or in extreme you get steam from the exhaust.It only ever kicks the fan in when I get back near to home and have to crawl through my estate because of the speed humps.Just as I have done the 6 point turn to get it in my yard under the window where I want it the fan kicks in.It only once got hot 18 month ago because the fuse went whilst it was at the mot station.It does get used sometimes for short journeys but also its done two 500 milers recently with no top up or temperature problems.Whats next then before the head has to come off,sniff test ?.
The reason I have been putting off pulling the head is that,I am skint lol.A good hg I can cope with buying,but if it needs a skim or turns out to be foobar I am in trouble atm.8v I would have no probs but with it being 16 and saying Cosworth on it you know it can get expensive .