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Originally Posted by djnolan

To answer your question about if the engine is getting warm, the upper radiator hose connection to the engine should be too hot to touch (about 180F) when the car is warm.

Here are the links to Clarkes where the above info came from with pictures. Keep working on it!

Troubleshooting - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

944 HVAC Operation and Malfunctions

I think you have answered the question for me. Mystery over. The upper hose is hot but a long way from being too hot to handle. I'm going to changet the thermostat to the hotter one (i have the 71 degree one)

i have those links. V useful. Thanks

MJ