Starting to get worried with 227 miles to go

[c70geoff]

Right then folks I'm currently sat in frankly services northbound on the M5 with a problem

The temp gauge seems to want to go up to just about on the red when I drive at 60 to 70 mph
Now I've checked for leaks, none
Checked for sludge under oil cap (head gasket issue), none
Run my code reader, no codes
Full res of coolant
Fan working

What could be making me heat up so much
Faulty sensor
Air blockage
Any help please as I'm spose to be on say to Lake District

[c70geoff]

Thermostat ?

[Kingsford G]

thermostat or water pump

[Jamest5r]

Your only about 10 miles from Chad's/Bennys garage can call them if you want

[JamesT5]

Put your blowers on hot, open your windows and drive at 50mph. If you put your blowers on hot and the temperature drops then I'd say faulty thermostat or as someone said, a water pump.

[c70geoff]

Ahhhhhhhhh really hope it's neither
Bloody car

[c70geoff]

Do I plod on or go back is the question

[JamesT5]

Do I plod on or go back is the question

Do you have Breakdown cover? If you over heat your engine you could crack the cylinder head which will as you know, be a massive bill!

[timbo]

Faulty Thermostat, water pump, blocked Rad first culprtits, No fluid loss?? Is expansion tank empty?

[c70geoff]

What could they do for me jim?

[Jamest5r]

Do I plod on or go back is the question

Benny might have a loan car for you, he fixes yours you collect on the way back, just an idea

[t5 pete]

If the car is over heating dont drive it call the recovery

[c70geoff]

Expansion tank full
No leaks anywhere
Been sat 20 mins and everything has cooled right down now
And yes I have cover lol would be embarrassing being a breakdown driver without cover hehe

[JamesT5]

What could they do for me jim?

Jim..? Oh, well they can help diagnose the problem and failing that depending on your cover level, tow you to a UK address of your choice. Problem is being a bank holiday weekend and you're not in immediate danger there could be a long wait.

[T5frankie]

Mine was doing the same last week, 18 quid on a genuine stat job done, if you can let a torx to fit just take it out

[Jamest5r]

Jim..? Oh, well they can help diagnose the problem and failing that depending on your cover level, tow you to a UK address of your choice. Problem is being a bank holiday weekend and you're not in immediate danger there could be a long wait.

Think he meant me lol

[timbo]

Ring breakdown bods! Get them to check it out!

[c70geoff]

Yes James I meant other James lol

[c70geoff]

Rac on way but have been sat now for 10 mins with engine on tick over and it's staying steady at just under half way

[JamesT5]

Think he meant me lol

I was going to say, I can't think of anyone who calls me Jim, I thought perhaps Geoff was just being casual.