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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: JC on 01 February 2013, 19:45

Title: Coolant hoses - pt no help
Post by: JC on 01 February 2013, 19:45

right then, want to sort out the mess that is the copper tube sleeves to replace the heater bypass valves

i have heard a rumour but cant seem to find a CONFIRMED answer that you can buy mk3 ones  and they fit

so , anyone done this, and got any part number s

thanks in advance :afro:

Title: Re: Coolant hoses - pt no help
Post by: danny_p on 03 February 2013, 01:08

i've used mk3 ones,  no part numbers tho they were samco sillicone things in a nasty yellow but it was a mk3 hose kit

Title: Re: Coolant hoses - pt no help
Post by: X4MGS on 04 February 2013, 02:07

I've got genuine MK2 ones in stock.... Just arrived from Germany last week..

Title: Re: Coolant hoses - pt no help
Post by: JimR on 04 February 2013, 12:11

Heater bypass valves?
If so can you pm me a price? Veers.

Title: Re: Coolant hoses - pt no help
Post by: X4MGS on 05 February 2013, 00:27

Quote from: JimR on 04 February 2013, 12:11

Heater bypass valves?
If so can you pm me a price? Veers.

PM sent...

Title: Re: Coolant hoses - pt no help
Post by: Mr Blue on 06 February 2013, 17:00

I fitted mk3 ones and used a VR6 pipe that has a bleed tap. Makes bleeding the system easy.

Worth changing that matrix for a new one and ditching the valves. Not a simple job but well worth it. Also fit that blue coolant cap.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Coolant hoses - pt no help
Post by: danny_p on 07 February 2013, 19:47

change the matrix and ditch the valves works far better

Title: Re: Coolant hoses - pt no help
Post by: Diamond Hell on 12 February 2013, 13:02

Quote from: danny_p on 07 February 2013, 19:47

change the matrix and ditch the valves works far better

This. Only an idiot would buy new bypass valves. They were fitted because early matrixes weren't up to scratch.