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Title: coolant pressure
Post by: RyanVW on 09 March 2011, 20:36

uy

Title: Re: VR6 coolant pressure
Post by: Wayne on 09 March 2011, 20:38

Nope sounds like it is overpressuring, could be a head gasket issue.

Title: Re: VR6 coolant pressure
Post by: RyanVW on 09 March 2011, 20:42

ugh gutted
any idea how much im looking at to get the HG replaced?

cheers

Title: Re: VR6 coolant pressure
Post by: AudiA8Quattro 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.

Title: Re: VR6 coolant pressure
Post by: RyanVW on 09 March 2011, 21:47

Yeah a bit actually. Am I looking at head gasket trouble or are there other possibilities?

Title: Re: VR6 coolant pressure
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 09 March 2011, 21:53

Possible headgasket.
What is the running temp of the car?

Title: Re: VR6 coolant pressure
Post by: RyanVW 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

Title: Re: VR6 coolant pressure
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 10 March 2011, 18:42

the temp gauge should sit bang in the middle at 90*c for starters once warmed up.

Title: Re: VR6 coolant pressure
Post by: AudiA8Quattro 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.

Title: Re: coolant pressure
Post by: dbgud 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

Title: Re: coolant pressure
Post by: Wayne on 19 August 2011, 23:22

Quote from: dbgud 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

Could be the oil cooler :undecided: