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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: samy_1800_turbo on 20 June 2009, 19:34

Title: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: samy_1800_turbo on 20 June 2009, 19:34

my mates vr6 keeps over heating he removed the thermostat completely it still did it and now hes replaced the head gasket n it keeps bubbling up the water. any advice i have not looked at this yet but will be soon so need so help. i herd the vr6 are a pain to bleed.

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 20 June 2009, 23:20

Failed water pump?

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: samy_1800_turbo on 21 June 2009, 14:19

how do i check this. does this mean the rad want keep hot n no hot air in the heater as its not pumping water round

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 21 June 2009, 14:44

are you sure that there isnt an air leak and its been bled properly???

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: paultownsend on 21 June 2009, 15:00

dont the vr's have 2 pumps?

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: golf newbie on 21 June 2009, 16:56

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dont the vr's have 2 pumps?

yep a electric one.

would look into that..

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 21 June 2009, 18:28

The electric pump only runs when the engine is switched off, to prevent hot spots in the engine.

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: samy_1800_turbo on 21 June 2009, 18:43

so the eletric one should cause a problem then when the engines running

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 21 June 2009, 18:45

No, the electric pump only runs when you stop the engine.
Check the main pump.

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: samy_1800_turbo on 21 June 2009, 19:23

how do i check if its working surly if the rads geting hot it n i get hot air i guess its working is this correct

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 21 June 2009, 19:26

Run the car from cold, take the expansion tank cap off, you should see water slowly coming back in the top.

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: samy_1800_turbo on 21 June 2009, 20:07

ok cheers

Title: Re: VR6 Overheat but had a new head gasket n thermostat
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 21 June 2009, 23:25

Quote from: Grim_Reaper on 21 June 2009, 14:44

are you sure that there isnt an air leak and its been bled properly???

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