Originally Posted by
phil_focus
rad could be blocked.
also possible damage if geniuinely overheated:
if your expansion tank is bubbling away (with cap on) take it to a garage and have a sniffer test done. if it picks up hydrocarbons then your head gasket is fucked and the head probably warped too!!
is the oil ok? no milky, creamy residue on the dipstick or filler cap? this would also indicate head gasket failure.
oil is fine , on both dipstick and oil filler cap ! first time it over heated was yesterday , tested the old thermostat in a pan of boiling water and didnt work so did think the new stat was gonna sort it ! A buggered head gaskt would cause the rad to be cold ? And can the rad get damaged from overheating?
cheers for the replys guys , will also get a "sniffer test" done . good thinking !
