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Offline golfmk31993

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Re: help i need oil leak quick fix
« Reply #20 on: 24 February 2008, 19:51 »
ok so i have fixed my oil leak, went to local parts shops and bought a new rocker cover gasket for £6 and i fitted it myself was easy,

the old one had turned really brittle and moldy,

so no more oil leak thanks everyone for your help,

next on the list,

sunroof drains - got the prts (tubes) already
dor lock mechanism
temp sensor -got this part already aswell, just waiting to pik it up from my friend

Offline Pete Taylor

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Re: help i need oil leak quick fix
« Reply #21 on: 24 February 2008, 20:46 »
You'll lose some coolant changing the temp sensor so make sure you have some to top up with mate

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Re: help i need oil leak quick fix
« Reply #22 on: 24 February 2008, 22:18 »
ok i wasnt aware of that but thanks for lettingme know,

i thought i just take it out and clip in a new one

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Re: help i need oil leak quick fix
« Reply #23 on: 24 February 2008, 22:20 »
good excuse to buy a premixed 5l bottle from halfords, drain all the coolant from the bottom rad hose, change the sensor then refill completely with fresh coolant ;)