STORM 2

Well, Ive replaced the thermostat (and housing) as well as the yellow sender switch, as well as the radiator thermoswitch and refilled the system (2nd time in 3 days), checked all the fuses AND STILL the temp gauge shoots up to 120 as soon as I start the car with the warning light flashing. Also replaced the oil temp sender (--- on MFA) but still no oil temp reading either. :mad: :mad: Both hoses are now hot and the fan kicks in at 115 for about 30 seconds with the engine running then stops...WTF? And finally there's still no fan run on once the engine is awitched off.. Oh yeah - and I've just seen some mayonnaise on the oil filler cap for the first time ever but the dipstick is clean as a whistle I think its time for me to declare....I really feel like giving up and buying a 'new' car....

Right, Ive ordered a new thermostat, yellow 4 pin sender, and the radiator thermostat. Oh yeah, and 500 gallons of G12+ :roll: . Am gonna do it tonight and see they solve the problem -will keep you posted, Cheers

Symptoms of the thermostat is shut/stuck. Housing 021 121 117A Housing seal to engine 021 121 119A Thermostat 075 121 113D Thermostat seal N 901 368 02 It's assumed all bolts will be re-useable. You should only need the last two parts but as previously above, the housing is brittle after 10 years and will almost certainly give you problems. . Cheers for the quick reply - Only thing is I have taken out the whole thermostat housing and chucked the thermostat in a pan on the cooker. The thermostat was closed at room temp and then slowly opened as the water began to boil. It opened about 10mm and then closed over 30seconds once it was removed from the water. I'm not sure if this is a satisfactory performance by the thermostat but does this mean its not faulty? If not, what do I do next - I'm tempted to replace the yellow sender...I disconnected it and shorted across the terminals of the plug diagonally and the fan came on...does this mean the sender is faulty? Is the radiator thermoswitch still a suspect? I also checked the main loom going to the radiator motor - I couldnt find any extra fuses but the fuses inside the car are OK (the one for the fan and the one for the fan run-on) Many thanks for your help mate - it is much appreciated

OK update: The bottom radiator hose is cold and the top is hot - what's more the run on fan isn't working either now :( --I cant drive the car for more than 500 yds now :cry: So do I replace the thermostat or the senders on the thermostat housing? Anyone got any part numbers handy?? cheers

I tried to replace this - oil temp MFA sender-(as well) today but found it a bugger to access - do you have to remove the slam panel to get to it?

Cheers RW1, you are a STAR. I will do all of the above tomorrow and let you know how it goes

HI the fan doesnt run at all whilst the ignition is on but will run once it is switched off. I assume the switch located on the rightside (looking from the front of the car into engine bay) of the radiator is the thermoswitch for 1 and 2 fan running (ie not after run) Am I correct in thinking the thermostat (housing) you are thinking of is located beneath the coilpack. would you replace all of this --its quite a large part with plenty of connectors on it. My idea was to replace the thermoswitch on the radiator - but if this was faulty would the fan still work on 'run-on'? NB I WILL CHECK THE TOP AND LOWER RAD PIPES TOMORROW AND POST AGAIN

do you have a part number davmatt, ?

Hi everyone Am I correct in thinking the radiator fan thermoswitch only controls the fan during driving and is not responsible for fan 'run-on' (when ignition is off)? [serious overheating problems during driving - have already replaced the aux coolant pump and flushed out the system today - to no avail] cheers

I make the world go backwards ever so slightly....

this often happens to me, and i find its one of the 2 fuses on the uprated loom that have gone...not much help if you've you haven't got one though

How long before we see a Corrado version of this....?

Have u been at the brandy already Dinkus? :oops:

heathen!!!....next you'll be saying the mystic blue Storms are better than the classic green ones :twisted: :D :D :D :D :D Perish the thought :shock:

I'd get a patent on that Kev...........

Damn you people! I'm off for a drive down to the Pyrenees..be back soon

PhatVR6, Id be interested for one, keep me updated

Jim, yes it has....keeps the crap off my tyres. :wink: Its so big that I think someone had the idea of converting it to accommodate people, but when I arrived I put paid to that idea and put the C in it. You can say that its pampered if you like...

heres my autoglym effort

8) I like that story.

the best episode ever of the best show on tv

DEFINATELY not real...Trust me

Cheers joebloggsVR69, BTW did you do it yourself or take it somewhere? If so what was the damage in all?

Ive got the ROAD ANGEL NAVIGATOR hard wired into the car using aux GPS antenna and switched power feed (hence no curly faglighter lead) Only downside is that the European maps cost an extra 200 notes on SDC!!

Got a G5 fittted at present but wouldnt mind the intellistart - do you fit as well? how about an all in price?