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Offline RyanVW

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coolant pressure
« on: 09 March 2011, 20:36 »
uy
« Last Edit: 17 April 2011, 20:28 by RyanVW »
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Offline Wayne

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Re: VR6 coolant pressure
« Reply #1 on: 09 March 2011, 20:38 »
Nope sounds like it is overpressuring, could be a head gasket issue.
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Offline RyanVW

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Re: VR6 coolant pressure
« Reply #2 on: 09 March 2011, 20:42 »
ugh gutted
any idea how much im looking at to get the HG replaced?

cheers
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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: VR6 coolant pressure
« Reply #3 on: 09 March 2011, 21:23 »
Are you getting any coolant on the expansion tank after a long drive?
as in is the cap relieving pressure.
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Offline RyanVW

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Re: VR6 coolant pressure
« Reply #4 on: 09 March 2011, 21:47 »
Yeah a bit actually. Am I looking at head gasket trouble or are there other possibilities?
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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: VR6 coolant pressure
« Reply #5 on: 09 March 2011, 21:53 »
Possible headgasket.
What is the running temp of the car?
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Offline RyanVW

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Re: VR6 coolant pressure
« Reply #6 on: 09 March 2011, 22:24 »
Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 09 March 2011, 21:53
Possible headgasket.
What is the running temp of the car?

not sure exactly but its normally below half way and does not overheat at all
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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: VR6 coolant pressure
« Reply #7 on: 10 March 2011, 18:42 »
the temp gauge should sit bang in the middle at 90*c for starters once warmed up.
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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: VR6 coolant pressure
« Reply #8 on: 11 March 2011, 00:16 »
I would get the coolant system checked for exhaust gasses.
Any garage should be able to do it cheap, and it will tell you for sure if the head is leaking.
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Offline dbgud

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Re: coolant pressure
« Reply #9 on: 15 August 2011, 07:47 »
I am having a similar problem  :sad: head gasket has been replaced, car runs at around 90 which is normal but all oil is being pushed back up into the water system and blown out the water header tank n e ideas????? love my golf dont want to send her to the grave if i can help it
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