So, following my previous issues with fast idling after replacing the header tank, which eventually resolved itself it would appear that I am having a few more issues. Yey!

The coolant seems to be running overpressure and hot. The problem is worse at low speed/revs and on an incline. Oddly enough, when the temp gauge rises, revving the engine causes it to fall. There is also a gravelly noise coming from the front end so my instinct is that it's a water pump issue.

Now, to make things a little interesting, when I tried to drain the coolant system to get started, the rad drain plug broke! leaving me with the piece in the photo url below, in my hand. Any ideas on how to get the rest out without ruining the radiator?!

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Thanks

Sounds like it needs bleeding to me One day your life will flash before your eyes......................................make sure yours is worth watching!

You should be able to remove the drain plug and fit a new one

Thanks 47p2. I couldn't figure out for the life of me how to upload a photo!

I never use the rad drain plug. Easyier to just pull the small transmission hose off. Sounds like you have an air lock in the system. You need to have the heater controls set to full heat when doing it. The coolant system is a pain to bleed but just take your time. If the car starts to heat up shut it down and wait a bit. Not worth launching the engine over waiting a bit longer. [img]http://www.fuelly.com/driver/rob2529/range-rover[img/]
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If something can't be fixed with a hammer....... You have yourself an electrical fault!

Thanks Rob. If the rain holds off (doubtful, I know) I'll give it a go this afternoon.

Forecast is for lots of rain