Originally Posted by MarkS1966

Thanks for your comments !

I've just checked with mechanic who got her going and he put a new stat in so doubt if it's that.

Matrix pipes do get hot but i think it's heat transferred from exhaust manifold.

I'll check oil modine.

You can hear the heater flap move when you move the control on dash so again, doubtful.

I'm just outside Warminster..

Again, many thanks