popped to the stealers earlier and picked up genuin temp sender as i got one off ebay for like £6 so was never 100% sure on it lol, seems like its playing up so just swapped them over 

will keep an eye out otherwise a new thermostat will be ordered  

touch wood the temp sender works, although at 35ish quid for the thermostat i will prob replace that for peace of mind  

just waiting for side skirts to show up  
