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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: DannyBoyR32 on 03 November 2007, 14:47

Title: Temperature
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 03 November 2007, 14:47
Quick question, my engine is showing as 90 which seems pretty hot to me

When I turn the car off, some steam comes through the grill just under the bonnet

Something is wrong but what I don't know!? Any ideas?

I'm taking it to VW anyway Friday so I'll get them to do both at the same time.............. :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: adw555 on 03 November 2007, 16:03
my GTI has always run at 90 deg (middle point) ...never any steam though!
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: Hurdy on 03 November 2007, 16:17
Yeah, mine runs at 90 degrees too. once it's there it never shifts. Don't get any steam coming out though :undecided:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: Komenda on 03 November 2007, 17:03
Mine runs at 90. Only time I get steam is when it rains or from the jet wash.
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 03 November 2007, 18:35
yeah i did just wash it at the jet wash

damn it looks like a different car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

can actually see the wheels now!!!!
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: AlanD on 03 November 2007, 19:09
Its meant to run at 90, are you sure its steam and not smoke?

You might have some sort of leak somewhere inside which is causing the steam.
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 03 November 2007, 19:29
fack knows
gettin it checked friday anyway for something else so i'll double check then
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: GTI 5 on 03 November 2007, 19:31
yeah i did just wash it at the jet wash

damn it looks like a different car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

can actually see the wheels now!!!!
:grin: :grin: :grin: Your such a funny fcuker dannyboy!!!
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: maxamus on 03 November 2007, 20:07
mine never goes over 90
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: Makaveli on 03 November 2007, 20:16
Mine is always at 90 - does smoke a wee bit once I have used the jetwasher
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 04 November 2007, 12:09
yeah i did just wash it at the jet wash

damn it looks like a different car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

can actually see the wheels now!!!!
:grin: :grin: :grin: Your such a funny fcuker dannyboy!!!

it's been said before!!!!  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: 08micsta on 05 November 2007, 15:16
Is this not a symptom of coil pack that is going? If so i would be scared. Golfs tend to burst into flames when a coil pack goes....  :undecided:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: joesgti on 05 November 2007, 15:48
if you wanna have fun, take your gti for a harsh country drive, get back and throw a bucket of water on your breaks!!!  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: that makes steam!!!  :tongue:

as for the 90degrees mines always sat at 90  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: 08micsta on 05 November 2007, 15:52
Um. Is there perhaps a slight loss of power when you pull away? Does the car feel sort of sluggish?
If so then please get it to a dealer. ASAP

Thanks

(I should have put this message in my first post)
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: R32UK on 05 November 2007, 16:59
Quick question, my engine is showing as 90 which seems pretty hot to me

When I turn the car off, some steam comes through the grill just under the bonnet

Something is wrong but what I don't know!? Any ideas?

I'm taking it to VW anyway Friday so I'll get them to do both at the same time.............. :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

I get the same from mine.. so i wouldnt worry about it!! usually just a bit of water dribbling through the front grill.... Damn that engine gets hot!!
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 05 November 2007, 18:38
damn, gotta get a slower car  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: 08micsta on 06 November 2007, 09:39
^^^ All words but no action  :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: Stiggy on 06 November 2007, 11:42
Mines running at 84C  :undecided:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: joesgti on 06 November 2007, 12:15
Mines running at 84C  :undecided:

duno about that one??  :huh: normally it overheats, not "underheats" lol  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: 08micsta on 06 November 2007, 12:17
I emailed my stealer friend for some advice on this topic. Should get back to me soon I hope.
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: 08micsta on 06 November 2007, 13:25
From: Michael Frederick Stafford [mailto:08micsta@wbhs.org.za]
Sent: 06 November 2007 01:48 PM
To: Greg Griffiths
Subject: RE: Citi 1.8i


There is one other question I would like to ask. (I may have many questions, I spend a lot of time on GolfGTIForum.co.uk and enjoy helping out)
What is the average temperature a new MK5 GTI should run at? We have an owner on the forum who states that his runs at 90 degrees and when he switches the vehicle off a small amount of steam comes out the bonnet. Any advice you can give?
 
Michael

90 degrees is the correct operating temperature, I have not heard of anything like that,
so referring him to dealer would be a good idea, they should do a fault diagnosis on the vehicle.


Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: Andy B on 06 November 2007, 16:26
I don't think steam coming out the bonnet is a good sign, unless it's a steam driven car!
Title: Re: Temperature
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 06 November 2007, 20:00
it doesn't happen all the time but i took for a drive then a wash so i can only think from that

anyway taking to vw friday as mpg counter is flickering (the one when you're in transit) but going up to 80mpg.............i wish!!!!!!!!!!!!!

skiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnntttttttttttttttt   :laugh: :laugh: