GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: eightyeightmph on 12 February 2008, 11:30

Title: If it's not one thing....
Post by: eightyeightmph on 12 February 2008, 11:30: Well things have been going unexpectadly trouble free with the GTi recently, that said...

Mum, as mums do, noticed 'spots' on the drive & points at me with the old "your VW is leaking oil" acusations. I deny all knowledge but notice the same on the work car park! :undecided:

Anyways, having just fixed an oil leak (cheap filter had knackered the oil pressure switch & seal) I figured it was a bit strange, until I noticed this that is....

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m12/eightyeightmph/Golf%20Accident%20Repair/Image054.jpg)

Would appear I'll be forking out for a replacement radiator now too! Pity Radweld doesn't fix the rust as well! :rolleyes:

So, what are my options, being a 16V does the 8V radiator fit? What about the VR?? :huh:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: Pete Taylor on 12 February 2008, 11:52: lol, I had the same yesterday, noticed coolant leaking out and bought a new radiator yesterday... typical...

This is the cheapest new one I found.. he still has one available. Bit of a bargain :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Radiator-VW-Golf-mk3-2-0-GTI-16V-SDI-1-9-TDI-Vento-NEW_W0QQitemZ260050842519QQihZ016QQcategoryZ9889QQcmdZViewItem

Never use radweld. If it can bung holes in a rad imagine what it's doing to your water pump! The stuff doesn't know where the holes are!
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: eightyeightmph on 12 February 2008, 12:02: Yea, wouldn't use radweld either!

That's interesting, take it hasn't arrived yet? Was going to get a 2nd hand one, but they're the same price as that one new!

Let me know what it's like quality wise when it arrives!! :smiley:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: Pete Taylor on 12 February 2008, 12:12: Might have it at home when I finish work so i'll let you know :)
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: eightyeightmph on 12 February 2008, 15:18: Great, appreciate that! :wink:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: saul79 on 12 February 2008, 18:36: got a spare too :smiley:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: eightyeightmph on 12 February 2008, 19:46: Quote from: saul79 on 12 February 2008, 18:36
got a spare too :smiley:

You've got a spare???
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: eightyeightmph on 13 February 2008, 09:08: :huh:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: saul79 on 13 February 2008, 20:35: Quote from: eightyeightmph on 12 February 2008, 19:46
Quote from: saul79 on 12 February 2008, 18:36
got a spare too :smiley:

You've got a spare???

radiator :laugh:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: Guy on 13 February 2008, 21:33: Quote from: Pete Taylor on 12 February 2008, 11:52
Never use radweld. If it can bung holes in a rad imagine what it's doing to your water pump! The stuff doesn't know where the holes are!

absolutely spot on advice... use radweld once and it knackered a thermostat, water pump and affected the heater matrix most which was a right pain!

instead - use wynns cooling system stop leak - it is much better and won't harm system components

http://www.wynns.be/product.aspx?nav=2&g=2&s=6&b=456&p=45644&l=EN (http://www.wynns.be/product.aspx?nav=2&g=2&s=6&b=456&p=45644&l=EN)
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: saul79 on 13 February 2008, 22:51: i wont use anything like that just replace whats needed :smiley:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: eightyeightmph on 14 February 2008, 08:41: Pete -

Has yours turned up yet? Need to get this sorted pretty quick!
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: Pete Taylor on 14 February 2008, 12:11: Nope, still not got it mate. Hoping it will get here today!
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: Mikester on 14 February 2008, 13:36: Quote from: Pete Taylor on 14 February 2008, 12:11
Nope, still not got it mate. Hoping it will get here today!

Dont you just love ebay for this!
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: Pete Taylor on 15 February 2008, 10:08: Didn't get here yesterday.. you never know it could get here today :P
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: eightyeightmph on 15 February 2008, 18:23: lol :grin:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: boneybradley on 15 February 2008, 18:26: typical ebay...when its urgent it takes ages yet when you buy random stuff you dont need its here next day.... :angry:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: eightyeightmph on 16 February 2008, 13:57: Popped into the locak stealership & original VAG ones are only Ã‚£80+VAT so less than twice the price than eBay (if you take into account the postage)

So going to do that I think, for the sake of an extra Ã‚£30?! :smiley:
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: Pete Taylor on 16 February 2008, 14:09: Hell, you'll get it quicker!
Title: Re: If it's not one thing....
Post by: Mikester on 16 February 2008, 19:09: Quote from: Pete Taylor on 16 February 2008, 14:09
Hell, you'll get it quicker!

Maybe there is another pete taylor that needs one, and it got confused.