Astra 1.4 OHC 1995 Thermostat, HELP

[roylittle0]

Yes I know its not a surf, but you guy’s know everything (well I hope so)

I have a problem with my daughters car, 1.4 P reg Astra, its overheating, there is no coolant flowing through the radiator and the pump has been changed so it either a air lock, which I have been trying for the past hour to remove with no success, or the thermostat is no good, if it is the thermostat then where is it I cant seem to find it anywhere, does anyone know of its location or what the hell I’m doing wrong.

Any help greatly appreciated before she wants to borrow the Surf

[pete-w-]

think its behind cam belt cover on them.

[dieselboy]

water pump?

[Sancho]

It sounds like either a blockage or the stat is jammed shut. I would personally buy a new stat and fit it first. Give the system a flush and refill whilst you're at it.

Unbelievably, the stat is behind the timing belt:

http://forums.preloved.co.uk/fuseact.../a15b041a.html

[roylittle0]

Thanks all, and yes you are right, had to remove airfilter, timing cover and cambelt to get to it, its jammed solid shut, got a new one for £4.99 and all is well.

Thanks All

[roylittle0]

water pump?

Changed already

[dieselboy]

Changed already

hope you get it fixed there! i hate air locks. i had one in the truck for a while!