Author Topic: expansion bottle leak (Read 4411 times)

Lee · « **on:** 24 July 2003, 16:27 »

Hello

I have just checked my water levels on my 16v and noticed that water is leaking from my raidiator expansion bottle, around the temp switch is there anything i can do or is it a new bottle.

Cheers $:-\$

richandhazel · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 July 2003, 16:42 »

Mine did that. I removed the sensor and refitted it with some sealant........worked a treat. Don't overtighten the sensor.

stoat · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 July 2003, 08:28 »

Had the same problem with my old 1.3 removed the pipe and, the old rad was so brittle it snapped in my hand so I had to get a new rad only ?50 though

davebatt69 · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 July 2003, 09:24 »

I changed mine on my 8v the other day, it was only ?5 from G&S if thats any help !!!

Lee · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 July 2003, 11:35 »

Does anybody know if there is a washer under the temp switch.

richandhazel · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 July 2003, 11:40 »

There's an O-ring fitted.

Lee · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 July 2003, 11:42 »

Cheers rich do you think vw sell new ones or gsf maybe

davebatt69 · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 July 2003, 11:43 »

i think a new sender was only 2 quid as well, i changed the lot.

Lee · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 July 2003, 11:45 »

Cheers dave i might as well change the lot while ive got my hands dirty.

richandhazel · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 July 2003, 11:47 »

Yeah, go for that, sounds like the best option.

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