Rover 25 K series

[sandersonjam]

Anybody have any experience with these running hot? I`ve replaced the radiator but the top hose gets too hot, to the point that I can`t touch it.
The car does not overheat and the cooling fan engages, it`s not pressurising the system and appears to be circulating when revved. The temp gauge is steady at 90 degrees. I`m getting stumped with this one, thanks in advance

[The Express Valeter]

You may be best asking this question on mgrover.org to be honest.

[E_T_V]

As normal running temp will be 90+ deg C then the top hose will be too hot to touch - that is normal. The bottom hose will be much colder.

It is normal for the system to pressurise. If it doesn't pressurise when hot then that may mean it needs a new coolant cap.

If the car isn't overheating there may well be nothing wrong with it.

[sandersonjam]

Thanks for the replies, I`ve come to the conclusion this is how the car is.