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[sargeantgary]

hi Martin may have to remove water pump cover to check pump turning if new temperature transmitter still reads high, I live in Sittingbourne kent where are you

Gary

[Lingen]

Martin. You said there was a feeble flow from the top hose into the radiator. If the pump gear has failed, I wouldn't expect to see any flow at all. Perhaps the impellor has worked loose on its shaft, and is only rotating slowly. I think you are going to have a look in there for peace of mind.
Mike.

[Greengiant]

hi Martin may have to remove water pump cover to check pump turning if new temperature transmitter still reads high, I live in Sittingbourne kent where are you

Gary

Hi Gary,

Based in North Kent not far from Dartford.
I do get down Sittingbourne way during the warmer months, I drive locos on the Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway (BWLR.co.uk) on their open days, we have a classic car day in July and have seen a couple of Stags there.

Martin

[Greengiant]

Martin. You said there was a feeble flow from the top hose into the radiator. If the pump gear has failed, I wouldn't expect to see any flow at all. Perhaps the impellor has worked loose on its shaft, and is only rotating slowly. I think you are going to have a look in there for peace of mind.
Mike.

It's looking more and more like the spanners have got to come out.
With the top hose removed from the thermo housing there was only a dribble lipping over the bottom lip of the housing pipe stub, like you, I would expect it to be pumped out at some rate.

Martin