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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: 95gti8v on 17 May 2011, 19:12

Title: 115bhp frothy coolant!
Post by: 95gti8v on 17 May 2011, 19:12

Went to look at an 01  gt tdi and the car drove great, very genuine owner and good service history.
What put me off was that there was frothy crap in the coolant and it smelt a bit like turps/ white spirit. My initial thought was possible head gasket, but the car drove fantastically.

Anyone any other possible suggestions?  :smiley:

I'm finding it hard to get a decent tdi that hasn't been boy racered and this seemed to fit the bill aside from this worry. I did leave it but starting to think about maybe having another look.

Title: Re: 115bhp frothy coolant!
Post by: Gareth F on 17 May 2011, 19:32

I wouldnt risk it tbh

I spent 3 months looking for mine, Tdi 130 in black magic, 3 door, air con, 53 (2004) plate with 54k.
Things come to those that wait  :smiley:

Title: Re: 115bhp frothy coolant!
Post by: 95gti8v on 17 May 2011, 21:35

Cheers dude. Been looking a while already and need something sorted pretty soon.

Title: Re: 115bhp frothy coolant!
Post by: Wayne on 17 May 2011, 23:36

Does not sound good, maybe get it tested by a local garage and see what it is etc.

Title: Re: 115bhp frothy coolant!
Post by: Gareth F on 18 May 2011, 01:19

But stilll that would cost more more than it was wrth.
Get i clean from from scratch model.
Sorry very pisssed but persinal opinion!

Title: Re: 115bhp frothy coolant!
Post by: 95gti8v on 04 June 2011, 21:39

Got a standard wee TDi SE in the end!!