since replacing the engine coolant temp (ECT) sensor this morning before work (decided it was easier than doing it in the dark in the evening).

Had proved it was the ECT as bought a new one (~£20) and then on a cold day, tried starting car, not happy. So unplugged old sensor and plugged in the new one, with the sensor dangling in the engine bay.

Car started first turn of key.

Reconnected old sensor, car won't start.

So this morning armed with a couple of deep metric sockets (21 & 19mm) I removed old sensor, put finger over aperture to prevent coolant loss then screwed in new sensor.

45 mins from start to finish, inc leaving it idling with expansion cap off for coolant top up/air to escape, bumbling around tidying up etc etc.

Thought I ought to do it sooner rather than later due to weather predicted to be a lot colder this week.

Seems to run better as well, though this evening will be a nice test.

Just thought you all might like to know....

Stu

Edited by The Gingerous One on 28/11/2012 at 12:16