Flange Anyone?!

[ToddyGTi]

The seal between the head and the Water outlet, is it an O ring or a gasket.....and is it known as a Head front water Flange? I have Mrk2 8V Gti and have slight water leak but not from head or rocker...coming from outlet thing.... also my engine revs drop and rise when I dip the clutch before levelling off....any ideas?

Toddy

[Blue MK2]

sometimes the flange thing cracks and needs replacing. about ?5 from VW with the 'O' ring mate

[mk1]

Hi Toddy.
Check the plastic flange carefully as these are prone to cracking.
Steve.

[ToddyGTi]

thanks guys.

also it feels like my gearbox mounts are loose as i think it rocks a bit when i gear change, does this happen. This is my first VW. the first of many I hope.

Toddy

[Blue MK2]

as for the rev problem, you've probably got air leaks.

Have a look at the rubber seal ontop of the rocker cover. it sits between the air breather and the rocker cover. they split and break.