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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ryanbrook on 05 November 2012, 17:57

Title: Thermostat problem
Post by: ryanbrook on 05 November 2012, 17:57

Fitted new thermostat because car wasn't warming up, so everything was going smoothly replaced thermostat and a new o ring, but now after i have filled up with coolant it just keeps leaking from the seal. Bolts are tight. its a vw golf mk4 1.6sr btw. Any ideas what else i could do

Title: Re: Thermostat problem
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 05 November 2012, 18:03

Seal fitted on the wrong side of the thermostat?

Title: Re: Thermostat problem
Post by: ryanbrook on 05 November 2012, 18:21

yes, fitted housing, rubber seal, thermostat. thats the right order isnt it? :\

Title: Re: Thermostat problem
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 05 November 2012, 18:29

I can't remember mate, is it all fitted the same way it was removed? if the seal was fitted on the wrong side of the thermostat  it would cause it to leak. Either that or there is a problem with the flange that holds it all in place.

Title: Re: Thermostat problem
Post by: ryanbrook on 05 November 2012, 18:35

Just checked the ordering it goes in on google and it correct. Might try some gasket sealant on there tomorrow. Its hard to get access because of the altenator.

Title: Re: Thermostat problem
Post by: harlemex on 05 November 2012, 18:44

try it the other way round. It will piss out if its the wrong way round, and clearly yours is.

Title: Re: Thermostat problem
Post by: ryanbrook on 05 November 2012, 18:48

try what the other way round? The rubber seal

Title: Re: Thermostat problem
Post by: harlemex on 05 November 2012, 19:21

yep, just try it and see. That way you can be sure .