I have a Mk3 8 valve GTI, and during the 150 mile drive to the in laws last night the water temp/ level light came on and would not extinguish. The temperature dial did not move over 90 at any point so I carried on.
Checked coolant level this morning and was pretty low.
Fearing the worst I checked the oil filler cap and dip stick and to my relief, no mayo.
Then I noticed some fluid around the head, it was wet and as you can see obviously pink and therefore coolant.
I think its coming from this plastic thing that connects to the head, and running down the block.
I'm not amazingly mechanically minded but I'm guessing all the evidence suggests a leaky seal rather than a headgasket problem? And is it a cheap ans easy part to replace?
Thanks for your anticipated help and reassurance!