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VOLKSWAGEN => Mk5 Golf - Jetta - Eos => Topic started by: dummer on November 09, 2017, 10:17:25 AM

Title: Coolant temperature
Post by: dummer on November 09, 2017, 10:17:25 AM
What's the normal water temp in your GTI. whenever I cross the harbour bridge, I find the coolant temperature down to around 80 these days.

Worry if there is an air lock in the system.
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: McDoof on November 09, 2017, 11:24:53 AM
Had a similar issue with mine. Turned out that the thermostat was stuck partially open.
Does your car take a really long time to warm up?
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: Worms on November 09, 2017, 11:53:53 AM
Very probably a poked thermostat, like McDoof says.

Pain in the arse job too! My Touran was the same, I got half way through the job, then just took out the whole engine and started on a conversion  ;D

If it's getting down to 80, it's actually much cooler than that too, because the gauges are buffered over a wide range.

Replace it, and you'll probably find your economy increases.
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: The Red Warrior on November 09, 2017, 01:07:21 PM
Yeah, most likely the main thermostat is stuck open.
I replaced mine last year in my GTI.
There's a good diy guide that I followed at pelicanparts.com
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: dummer on November 09, 2017, 06:30:02 PM
bummer...

I replaced cambelt last year together with water pump... would have thought they replaced the thermostat as well...

Other than taking longer to warm the car, are there any other down side?

Changing coolant mean I need to borrow my friends compressor for a vacuum fill because I have turned the radiator return pipe about 45 degree (to install my intake)

Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: McDoof on November 10, 2017, 03:40:57 PM
If it takes longer to get warm, it increases the wear on the engine. While the engine is cold it will also run a richer mix so fuel consumption is affected too.
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: GLIDN on November 10, 2017, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: dummer on November 09, 2017, 06:30:02 PM
bummer...

I replaced cambelt last year together with water pump... would have thought they replaced the thermostat as well...

Other than taking longer to warm the car, are there any other down side?

Changing coolant mean I need to borrow my friends compressor for a vacuum fill because I have turned the radiator return pipe about 45 degree (to install my intake)



No Thermostat is located in another location and is not usually specified as a replacement part. As far as a cambelt change is concerned.
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: dummer on November 10, 2017, 05:06:08 PM
Did a quick google on DIY.
Sound like it's a b*tch to do it. either take the intake manifold off (and do carbon clean at the same time) or have to take the alternator off, then hope the plastic is not too brittle :(
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: Worms on November 11, 2017, 09:16:20 AM
Quote from: dummer on November 10, 2017, 05:06:08 PM
Did a quick google on DIY.
Sound like it's a b*tch to do it. either take the intake manifold off (and do carbon clean at the same time) or have to take the alternator off, then hope the plastic is not too brittle :(

It's the dumbest place I've had to get to, just for a thermostat! They're not known for lasting forever either.
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: dummer on November 12, 2017, 09:51:11 AM
how long it took you last time?
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: GLIDN on November 12, 2017, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: dummer on November 10, 2017, 05:06:08 PM
Did a quick google on DIY.
Sound like it's a b*tch to do it. either take the intake manifold off (and do carbon clean at the same time) or have to take the alternator off, then hope the plastic is not too brittle :(

don't need to remove intake manifold for the thermostat. Only the alternator has to come out.
Make sure the housing is seating in correctly before assembly. Otherwise you will be doing it again.

As I discovered on my own car, in my defense I was changing it at almost 3am in the morning.
So just be 100% sure.
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: WEZO on November 15, 2017, 09:36:21 AM
GLIDN - you never replied to my PM regarding o2 sensor?
Title: Re: Coolant temperature
Post by: GLIDN on November 15, 2017, 05:02:42 PM
Quote from: WEZO on November 15, 2017, 09:36:21 AM
GLIDN - you never replied to my PM regarding o2 sensor?

Sorry not seen the message. Thanks for letting me know.