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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: VR6_Wherry on 12 August 2010, 14:16

Title: How did this happen :S
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 August 2010, 14:16
Guys,

Anyone know what would cause this? and how i can prevent it from happening again? Confused the sh!t outta me  :grin:

(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/12082010129.jpg)

(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/wherry112/12082010130.jpg)

I do need to top it up, but haven't been driving it so i haven't done it yet!

Any help would be appreciated!
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: Dmonday on 12 August 2010, 14:20
Has it come out of the overflow bit? (not sure what it's called :grin:) mine did the  same thing when the fuse for my radiator fan went, might be worth a look? when you leave it running for 10 mins does the temp go above 70 degrees?

Dan
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: Jimp on 12 August 2010, 14:25
I know VR6s are awesome but no need to blow your load  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 August 2010, 14:26
Yeah it looks like it splattered out!  :grin:

Temp usually sits at about 90, then when i'm stationary the fan kicks in. I replaced the Rad about 3 months ago so i can't help thinking there are still air locks?   :undecided:
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 August 2010, 14:27
I know VR6s are awesome but no need to blow your load  :lipsrsealed:

Haha seems like it blew it's load shortly after receiving some goodies  :wink:  :grin:

That's a contender for a sig quote  :cool:
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: Wayne on 12 August 2010, 15:48
Coolant system overpressured, air lock, overheating or head gasket issue.
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 12 August 2010, 16:12
Coolant system overpressured, air lock, overheating or head gasket issue.

There was an airlock that i removed the other day, i'll refill the tank up and then run the car for about 15 - 10 mins with out the cap off, see if that helps it out!
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: MotorPsycho on 12 August 2010, 17:58
black header tank caps are well known for failing seals, might be worth the £5 or so to put a shiny new blue one on
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: snifferdog on 12 August 2010, 20:15
black header tank caps are well known for failing seals, might be worth the £5 or so to put a shiny new blue one on

Ive heard that too!
Title: Re: How did this happen :S
Post by: jimmyb on 12 August 2010, 22:22
i would bet a pound that the water bottle itself is at fault,ive heard of this happening before,the bottle is in 2 parts,check for a split in the join,on the plus side its a cheap fix;)