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Offline ashbreed

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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #10 on: 30 October 2010, 19:20 »
I getcha! Wer is the sensor to be able to change it?
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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #11 on: 01 November 2010, 09:00 »
in the coolant flange on the front of the head, 4 pin one. go to vw pattern sensors are cack
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Offline MissGTI

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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #12 on: 01 November 2010, 09:28 »
I have the baby 8V and it drinks fuel like its going outta fashion, my hubbys Scooby is more fuel efficient  :angry: and i was quite disapointed in the lack of power.
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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #13 on: 01 November 2010, 10:50 »
disconnect the lambda probe plug, if that helps you need a new one. mk3 8v is always gonna feel slow compared to a scooby  :grin:
they arnt that quick as only 115bhp in a heavy car. gearing isnt as sporty as a mk2 either. they arnt THAT slow though, all relative really
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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #14 on: 01 November 2010, 11:02 »
Would a corrado be quicker??? or maybe the vr6?
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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #15 on: 01 November 2010, 11:05 »
Quote from: MissGTI on 01 November 2010, 11:02
Would a corrado be quicker??? or maybe the vr6?

Anything is quicker than an 8v! :grin:

Try a good 16v!
Yes a Vr6 will be a lot quicker. As for a Corrado - Yes.
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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #16 on: 01 November 2010, 11:43 »
lol awww the poor 8v,ive just had some new tyres and an exhaust so ill make use outta them for a bit b4 i sell it.
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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #17 on: 10 November 2010, 06:30 »
Hey guys, I think your all right! The coolant temperature gauge on my clocks stopped workin the other day, obviously a sensor has gone somewer in the coolant system!

Apparently there's more then 1 sensor though... Could someone please tell me where they all ate so I can replace them all!!

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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #18 on: 10 November 2010, 09:05 »
like i say, its the 4 pin one in the front coolant flange on the head ;)

follow the top radiator hose to the head, plastic bit is the flange. sensor is in the top, held in with a clip. wait till engien is stone cold before you swap it, and remove header tank cap and refit to release any residual pressure.  it should have an oring on the bottom, so make sure you swap this over from the old sensor, or if you get a new oring make sure you remove the old one if it got stuck in the flange :)
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Re: Mk3 8v questions
« Reply #19 on: 11 November 2010, 16:58 »
Well I got a new señsor...........

My coolent temperature shows up just fine on the dials no problem. It just now decides to over heat and start to steam!! WTF!!!!

Gettin pissed with it now... 14mpg, I live like 2 miles from work so quarter of a tank goes in days. May trade in n get a Saxo  :shocked:

Just jokin!!
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