Engine Problems

Hi
Having a problem with my Nissan Micra Vibe (51 Plate). I
topped up the radiator with coolant (as id not done it
for a while) - about 50/50 water to coolant. I took the
car out for a 10 min drive and when i came back i heard
some spurting and it sounded like the engine fan was
going (more so than normal). The engine itself felt very
warm to the touch (is that normal for a short drive!?)

I may have some technical terms above wrong as i'm not
that knowledgeable!

Prior mail for reference:
http://www.clubnissan.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?
TID=3948

The other minor problem i have is that after filling the
washer reservoir it appeared to mostly leak out - whilst
i was stood there - yet you look in the reservoir and you
can see a certain amount of fluid in the bottom. Might
this mean there is a hole in the reservoir, but half way
up!!!??

Advice very much appreciated.

Thanks

over heating could be a number of things if it hasnt done it before i would check the rad cap, if its letting passed the system will loose pressure/water and tend to over heat causing the fan to kick in

where did you top the coolant up ?? the expansion bottle ??