Hi all! problem is that when the car is running at idle it overheats and blows the coolant out of the overflow! pressure test was all ok no leaks or build ups, told head gasket was not the issue and just replaced the thermometer. Was told its not the water pump as everything travels smoothly! fan comes on when it starts to heat but then switches off and doesnt come back on!!! the other fan is not working as the aircon isnt (my next task to sort!) other than that no other engine issues!!!! any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

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Never argue with an idiot because they will bring you down to their level and beat you every time with experience!

Check the condition of the radiator too. Mine was shot when I got it a few months back and caused it to overheat.

Still no joy!!! (replaced radiator cap as suggested) also after looking at other peeps relevant issues, I pulled the thermo sensor off neither of the fans come on! radiator heats from bottom to top! still at a total loss

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ahhh thanks paul, never heard of one before, that makes total sense looking at what I read! is there any way of testing it before I buy a new one??

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Never argue with an idiot because they will bring you down to their level and beat you every time with experience!

Done and sorted!!! it was the stat sensor after all!!!

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Never argue with an idiot because they will bring you down to their level and beat you every time with experience!