I have a corsa 2001 1.2 sxi and the thermosat isn't working so i had a new one fitted and this isn't working either, the temperature gauge is going up when i'm driving and the engine fan is coming on when the car is being driven and when the engine is swtiched off, also i have to keep putting water and antifreeze in the car, please can anyone help x

Ellen Davies, January 2010

have a look at the oil cap & the dipstick. if the oil has gone a mucky white colour(emulsified), water will have got into the oil. if so, then you will most likely have a head gasket problem. otherwise try to find out if & where it may be leaking

sid, January 2010