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Offline redgolf

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oh SH*T no anti freeze
« on: 28 November 2010, 17:23 »
guess what my new mk2 i got on thursday had no antifreeze in it
went to start it this morning and every pipe was solid and the heater pipe that go through the bulk head split inside the car JOY
now my whole car looks as if its FUC*ED

I HATE THE FRECKIN WINTER AND SECOND HAND CARS OWNED BY IDIOTS
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Offline rob.043

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #1 on: 28 November 2010, 17:39 »
Oh dear- hope the block is ok!  is it advisable to disconnect the hoses and pour boiling water on the engine to melt the water out? Although I suppose the damage is done...   Did it start?
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Offline emery1990

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #2 on: 28 November 2010, 17:46 »
It should be ok shouldn't it, if the hoses split then thats good as its expanded.
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Offline JC

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #3 on: 28 November 2010, 17:50 »
Quote from: emery1990 on 28 November 2010, 17:46
It should be ok shouldn't it, if the hoses split then thats good as its expanded.

erm, no.

 hoses have flex in them,

if they have flexed enough to split, then theres a good chance of engine or ancilliary damage  :smiley:
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Offline xkaty_h

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #4 on: 28 November 2010, 17:53 »
You really don't have that much luck with MK2s!  :sad:

Hate to hear that though. It's such an annoying thing to happen!
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Offline jmsheahan

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #5 on: 28 November 2010, 17:57 »
Have any of the core plugs popped out?

Might be of some help:

http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205496

(sorry it's not a link on this forum)
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Offline clipperjay

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #6 on: 28 November 2010, 18:29 »
I really wanted to post a thread about antifreeze the other day just to warn about freezing blocks that crack the water channels to the head gasket  :rolleyes:
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Offline JC

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #7 on: 28 November 2010, 18:32 »
search function jay - theres a few on here from  earlier this year  :grin:
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Offline clipperjay

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #8 on: 28 November 2010, 18:35 »
Quote from: Chuff on 28 November 2010, 18:32
search function jay - theres a few on here from  earlier this year  :grin:

Yeah which is why I didn't bother, but knew it dropped 5 degrees in the past few days mate hence after thought?
Plus my new Alu rad was being fitted a few days ago before the ice age came in at curently -5C on the old hill where I live. :cry:

My daily froze this morning could not open the passenger door for love or money, until about half an hours drive.
It might be worth to get some Lithium grease and do all door locks and hinges when you are there! It helps a great deal!
« Last Edit: 28 November 2010, 18:39 by clipperjay »
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Offline JC

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Re: oh SH*T no anti freeze
« Reply #9 on: 28 November 2010, 18:37 »
infact it was a mk2 that it happened too.  :laugh:

i do know of a polo that is currently defrosting in my work bay ready for a LOT of praying in the morning  :lipsrsealed:


same reason  :rolleyes:
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