You did put the thermostat in the right way round, and tested it before installation?
Time to test it if you didn't.
Coolant not circulating?
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Re: Coolant not circulating?
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Re: Coolant not circulating?
Well, I've had the thermostat out again and tested it, and yes it wasn't opening properly! 
Learnt a valuable lesson here - check that even new items work before fitting lol! Thank you for all your ideas and advice 
Learnt a valuable lesson here - check that even new items work before fitting lol! Thank you for all your ideas and advice 
Re: Coolant not circulating?
Well done Plan38. Good call Kev.
As frustrating as it was to find, I bet it feels good now having worked it out
As frustrating as it was to find, I bet it feels good now having worked it out
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“Some people die at 25 years old, and are buried at 75 yrs old” ~ Benjamin Franklin.