The Golf, thread 187

[saint_stevo]

Right, every 6weeks or so this light comes on-

 

 

but without the writing underneath, i top up my coolant and all is well.

 

I guess somewhere i must have a leak, but there is no signs of one under my car as i am pouring the water/coolant in when i top it up.

 

Worth getting some of that gap plugger stuff and pouring that in?

 

Also, when i put my foot down, it takes a while before anything happens, sort of jerks around a bit with the revs increasing but the car going nowhere. Related?

Edited 24 February, 2010 by saint_stevo

[St Landrew]

Partially blown head gasket..? Wait until the engine warms up thoroughly, then get someone to blip the accelerator while you hold your hand or a mirror next to the exhaust. If you get appreciable moisture, that's where your water is going.

 

If it is this, there is a product called Steelseal, It's a US Product, and if it is suitable for the problem you have, and if you adhere to the manufacturer's instructions, it will cure it.

[Somewhere In Northam]

new gasket will cost a pittance and is a pop to replace

[Somewhere In Northam]

Check/replace EGR valves and/or Oxygen sensor

Edited 24 February, 2010 by Somewhere In Northam

[saint_stevo]

Partially blown head gasket..? Wait until the engine warms up thoroughly, then get someone to blip the accelerator while you hold your hand or a mirror next to the exhaust. If you get appreciable moisture, that's where your water is going.

 

If it is this, there is a product called Steelseal, It's a US Product, and if it is suitable for the problem you have, and if you adhere to the manufacturer's instructions, it will cure it.

 

Cheers, i'm driving to Basingstoke from Southampton tomorrow so will give it a whirl after that, and if so i'll look into Steelseal.

 

Check/replace EGR valves and/or Oxygen sensor

 

The what? How much? What will this do?

[Ponty]

I wonder if SiN has posted on the wrong thread.... That advice sounds more plausible for Jill's problem.

 

s_s, why haven't you got rid of that POS yet?

[saint_stevo]

Bought a batchelor pad instead.....

 

I wish i bloody had tho, 25mpg, barely moves in 1st or 2nd cold without me stamping on the bloody accy pedal.

 

Might take advantage of the gvt scrappage scheme, just dont fancy the monthly repayments much atm....

[Dog]

Right, every 6weeks or so this light comes on-

 

 

 

 

 

Where do you park your car, it seems extremely cold.

 

Wack a raw egg in the radiator, sorted.