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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mk2 virus on 28 September 2009, 21:10

Title: Mk2 1.8 8v PB engine overheating
Post by: mk2 virus on 28 September 2009, 21:10

Hi Guys

Im having a problem with my engine, when started from cold and left to idle a bit it idles fine for about 10 minutes, temperature needle moving up slowly and just before it hits centre steam starts pouring from the expansion tank and then the light starts to flash. Any ideas what could be causing this or how to solve it?

Thanks

Title: Re: Mk2 1.8 8v PB engine overheating
Post by: weazgti on 28 September 2009, 22:15

Check the o ring in the cap, if water gets past it water comes out a little hole in the side of the expansion tank (a pin hole  in a square bit near the bracket which holds it on)
Ihad this few weeks ago and luckily my neighbour had a vento which he lent me the cap off,then i just pushed the seal back in mine.
If you pour water down the edge of where the cap goes,sort of down the side of the thread youll see water come out.
Think a lot of people replace these for the later blue caps.

Title: Re: Mk2 1.8 8v PB engine overheating
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 28 September 2009, 22:28

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