Whats the problem?

[Dale H]

Just after a bit of help, lately ive noticed my coolant temp creeping up, and this morning when i started the car up the warning light came on for a while but went off after a minuite or two, the coolant level is just under max and there are no obvious leaks or anything, any help appreciated the car is a 1997 polo

[inman999]

Does the fan cut in. Does the top hose get hot.

Could be thermostat, fan fuse or motor would be my likely guesses

[Dale H]

the top hose is hot and the fan cuts in, any idea of how much it would cost for a new thermostat, as its a bit late to be phoning garages

[5harp3y]

does the bottom hose get hot? if not then the thermo stat is bust.

get on to GSF's website to check prices, they are not expensive and relatively easy to replace.

[Dale H]

ok so i replaced the thermostat this morning and changed the cooland but the temp is still high, and more ideas?

[AKA8]

Dale H said:

ok so i replaced the thermostat this morning and changed the cooland but the temp is still high, and more ideas?

Have you checked the coolant pump? (could be a howling error, but I'm pretty sure this was one of the suspected reasons why my Audi overheated)

[5harp3y]

Airlock?