Hi, all.

I'm new around here, first post and I'm afraid it is to ask for help and advice (though I intend to stick around as a new Astra driver and hopefully help others in time).

A few weeks ago I bought an Astra J. It is a 2001 model. Petrol 1.6 (none turbo) 5-speed manual 5-door hatchback. Oh, it's the top of the range Elite model.

However, I've noticed there is a bit of sideways play on the clutch pedal. It is noticeable when changing gear as I can feel the sideways movement, which doesn'

So, my Astra A16 LET 1.6 Turbo recently sprung a leak as the thermostat housing had split.
Replaced the thermostat and housing and the 2 temperature sensors (one in the housing and 1 on the radiator), which fixed the leak. However, the fan is still constantly on maximum all the time, coolant level low message appearing (I think the radiator is empty as the reservoir is filled up and doesn’t drop), and the coolant temp won’t get over 75C using an OBD reader. 

No codes are present with the OB