Thanks for the input FB, I saw that WD program and did consider it! But like some-one pointed out, it is quite pricey.
CP: I think you are right too, it did not just overheat, it boiled over.
Mr T : I looked at the Canley options ages ago when I was sourcing fans, and in my opinion, all they are interested in is selling you their overpriced stuff.
They rabbit on about fans mounted in front of, or behind rads,
and how important it id to get this right, which is rubbish, as lots of modern cars have a split, some are in front and some are behind, and they all work well enough.
J tvr : I don't blame you for thinking that way about the front numberplate, but I gave it careful thought before it went there, simply put, if removed, the front cross-member is right behind it
and is exactly the same size, so nothing would be gained in extra airflow. Besides it worked perfectly well all the hot summer for 600 trouble-free miles.
What I am dreading is: finding a cracked block or head.
When I get my back-log of other stuff worked through, I will test for compression, and run the gas test, and if all is okay I will fit the header-tank I should have fitted in the first place.
Will report in due course!
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