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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: ride the split on 11 May 2005, 22:01

Title: Newbie with a potential problem
Post by: ride the split on 11 May 2005, 22:01
just got a mk1 golf cab gti....................

muchos smiles..........

however the water temp guage sits at just under 2/3 on a normal journey................is this normal or is something wrong??

 
Title: Re: Newbie with a potential problem
Post by: gibby on 11 May 2005, 22:34
Mine sits at just below the halfway mark and the oil temp usually runs between 98 - 104 in normal driving. My temp gauge went over halfway the other month and I had the thermostat changed and that's fixed it, that's the cheapest fix for your over heating, the parts about £12. As long as you are not going into the red though then you should be ok but my guess is that the thermostat needs replacing. Hope this helps.

Welcome to the site by the way.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Newbie with a potential problem
Post by: hairyarse on 12 May 2005, 12:31
My MK1 gti sits at about 2/3rds but doesn't overheat. This was after changing the expansion tank cap for the correct blue one. Prior to this (with a black cap) it sat at about 1/2 way on the guage. Personally, I wouldn't worry if you're not overheating.
Title: Re: Newbie with a potential problem
Post by: BobbyT on 12 May 2005, 20:42
hi, mine seems to be running hotter lately, runs at about 2/3 and the fan is always kicking in, still goes OK! Smells hot though!  :huh:
Title: Re: Newbie with a potential problem
Post by: a9wyn on 13 May 2005, 16:38
had an o/heating problem with a mk1 1500 golf some time ago changed everything all to no avail aventually changed expansion tank cap hey presto problem solved
Title: Re: Newbie with a potential problem
Post by: ride the split on 15 May 2005, 20:31
not sure what colour mine is, but the previous owner said he changed the thermostat anyway.........

I feel a bit reassured any way, thanks.....

one other thing i have noticed about the car is that it sits a bit nose up. Is is normal for the rear suspension to drop over the years or is this something to be worried about too. I have contemplated replacing the front springs for some 40-50mm lowered ones to level it out?

see new thread titled stance