If its an old system it probably needs a powerflush or at least taking the rads off and flushing through individually. They are more than likely sludged up.
Cold at top = air, therefore bleed.
Cold at bottom = sludge or circulation problem, therefore powerflush or diy drain down flushout several times then add inhibitor.
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