Thanks for all the advice

[Taliesins]

Thanks to all for the advice on the thermostat change and engine flush.
Mission completed today. dissapointing thing was the thermostat looked like new and the engine and rad were clean as a whistle. Must have been done by the importer.

[Vagrant No2]

Better safe then sorry . You know it is now done and can be forgotten about for a while .
Good to hear all went well for you .

[DaveD]

Better safe then sorry . You know it is now done and can be forgotten about for a while .
Good to hear all went well for you .

and you have got to know your surf a bit better.........