Concur, plus, likely causes are not changing the coolant at specified=20 time and if added water, it was not pure enough. Also, possible are=20 defective thermostat, a hose that the liner has come loose and=20 collapsed. Did you verify the sensor is accurate. Fan belt can be quiet and slipping either due to tension or worn pulley. A rich mixture burns cooler, a lean mixture burns hotter. What are=20 sparkplug colors? Are they light gray/brown, no burnt electrodes, all=20 similar colors? If there is a fan clutch ,not likely unless overheating=20 when slower speeds On 06/16/2011 05:00 AM, alan.b.pearce@stfc.ac.uk wrote: >> Deposits in radiator are clogging it, reducing flow rate. > That would be my bet. New radiator, or find a radiator specialist who wou= ld unsolder the top and bottom tanks and rod out the tubes. Had the latter = done one on a car I had, and it made a world of difference. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .