Hi, I have posted in the mk3 section and I've used search but can't find anything. I was just wondering if anbody here could help?
I've been told by a mechanic friend that my thermostat needs replacing as the cars running a bit lumpy until its very hot and my temp gauge is staying in the white (under 70). I've also noticed now that my fans not kicking in like it used too (or at all). It used to come on whilst driving but also, it would sometimes come on after I'd turned the car off and stay on for 10-15 minutes. Now my engine code is ABF and Ive bought a thermostat, now the guy in the parts place told me that there were 2 different types of thermostat on the 16v and mine is the more difficult of the 2 to replace (I've got to get under it apparently ?). What I was wondering was, has anyone done this before? And if so can you please give me any tips on how to do it myself as my mates in dubai for 3 weeks and I'm doing a few hundred miles this weekend so want to make sure the cooling systems working properly.
Thank's in advance, Matt
