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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: yabbie on 03 February 2007, 09:55
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can anyone confirm if the coolant thermostat is under the water pump is it a right pig to get at :rolleyes:
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I'm told that yes that is where it is and Yes it IS a pig.
Why are you considering changing it? I ask because my temp water temp gauge is always very low and I thought that may help?
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On the 2.0 it is next door to the water pump in a housing.......
1 remove the pas belt for access
2 remove the pas pump mount (don't undo any haoses)
3 remove hose from coolant pump housing
4 remove 2 bolts from thermostat housing and remove housing
5 take stat out (make sure you use a new rubber ring gasket)
fitting is a reversal off removing..oh and also empty the coolant before anything alse as there's a fair bit of water there
and robster does your car get warm (i.e heater) as this could be the temp sensor at fault
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i want to change it cause it takes a good 15 mins to warm up and i think it get stuck open and closed on diffrent occasions so its still a real pig of a job to do then :sick:
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Hey Boney,
No, the gauge shows in the coldest 3 bars at all times unless i'm stationary for a period of time then it goes to half way. I should have thought it should sit just below half way all the time?
Thanks Mate,
Rob
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robster i had a similar problem with my old golf...and that turned out to be the temp sensor.....
If she is blowing hot air from your heater when it show's cold I would try that first
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Ok mate thanks. The MFA shows an appropriate oil temp while the coolant gauge is set at cold so i'll give it a look. Looks like ECP will be getting lots of my money this month!