Also - should you be able to turn the engine by hand with the fan belt ? We can't which may suggest something else.

Awaiting replies with anticipation

Also just to let you know, apart from running a bit hot and sometimes the burning smell, she seems to run ok and no problems with changing gears

RICK

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