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We think the head gasket was slightly gone, and has now gone completely because the coolant suddenly disappeared when he has bleeding it! He put Radweld in and the pipes were definitely softer after that. Hubby took thermostat out, and we don't get the red light as long as the heater is on...

Thanks for all of these. Hubby putting water pump back on today, so we'll try bleeding first. It was driven for about 10 mins after the red light came on when the belt broke (my elderly mum was driving so she just wanted to get it home!) We have been thinking about head gasket, but would...

Thanks, we are going to try this and see what happens. Will let you know how we get on.

Yes, it is a K12, didn't know that myself till you asked, but that is what the owners manual says!! Would the heater still work if the coolant wasn't circulating? The heater is definitely working fine.

My water pump belt broke, so husband replaced it. Next time I drove fast, temp warning light came on. Hubby checked water, no water lost but belt lose, so he tightened it. Got light on again when under load, belt not loose this time, and no water lost. Temp light always goes out when I drop...