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Title: MK3 Overheating
Post by: bathspray on 19 August 2009, 20:57

Just had the head skimmed and rebuilt the engine. 8 Valver

Now the engine is overheating has anyone any ideas please???

Thermostat???


Thanks all in anticipation

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: Sonic2 on 20 August 2009, 11:48

Make sure there are no airlocks in the system, (start the engine cold with the cap off and squeeze one of the rad pipes) and as you point out, the thermostat is opening properly when it should do.

On a much less important scale, make sure the coolant ratio to water is correct.

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: Wayne on 20 August 2009, 11:51

How much was skimmed from the head.

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: bathspray on 20 August 2009, 20:22

Hi was done professionally i took it to a company that skims pressure tests etc etc

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: Mikester on 20 August 2009, 20:34

He asked not how much it cost, but how much was taken off?

If the company is professional, then take it to them and ask!

Dont ask on a forum for advice, then not give answers when people try you help you.

Rant over.

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: Wayne on 20 August 2009, 20:47

If they have skimmed too much off, you could raise the compression to the point that it is running hotter

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: bathspray on 20 August 2009, 21:55

Blimey Mikester! Did you get out the wrong side of the bed. Im not being pedantic in anyway. The head has been taken off and taken to a local company that does this every day of the week. As far as im aware i told them the head wanted skimming and they did it . Ive taken heads there before and they have been fine - ive never asked before how many millimetres or whatever they have taken off ever before. I answered the question asked to my utmost knowledge - i never skimmed it myself.

The bottom line is i had the head skimmed and now it is overheating - im asking for a little advice and knowledge from fellow Vdub owners im not asking for a bleedin loan.

And thankyou to all the guysthat have responded with advice i will take it on board - much appreciated.

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: Mikester on 20 August 2009, 21:58

Apologies. lol.

I should be removed from the internet when im in a narked off mood. lol

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: Wayne on 21 August 2009, 11:22

Quote from: Mikester on 20 August 2009, 21:58

Apologies. lol.

I should be removed from the internet when im in a narked off mood. lol

 :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: Adam on 21 August 2009, 11:44

Quote from: Mikester on 20 August 2009, 21:58

Apologies. lol.

I should be removed from the internet when im in a narked off mood. lol

Think mikester is overheating, solution - Pub?  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 Overheating
Post by: VW BUSH on 21 August 2009, 23:25

Quote from: GTiAdam on 21 August 2009, 11:44

Quote from: Mikester on 20 August 2009, 21:58

Apologies. lol.

I should be removed from the internet when im in a narked off mood. lol

Think mikester is overheating, solution - Pub?  :smiley:

Pink Handcuffs  :laugh:

Sorry, check for circulation and that Tstat and fan works correctly also pump.
Why did you skim the head was it warped or were you after higher comp?