marty16610

Weather not as cold this morning and no rattle so nothing to worry about :unsure:

Just got one from Ford-

Will see how it goes before i start ripping it apart AGAIN. Its only done 51k with full dealer history though!

Haynes manual and vehicle handbook both state 10w-40 so i don't reckon its oil grade related.

Hi m8. Im using Millers XFE 10w-40 changed 700 miles ago.

Hi gang. Recently as this cold weather gets worse i am getting a rattle from the engine for about 30-45 secs after starting. It sounds like the tappets. Could it be where the oil is cold and taking longer to fill them or something more sinister. ;)

Scuttle drains are the main culprit, do a search for loads of info. Enters car through pollen filter. Have u checked under the front pass seat that the cent locking/elec window module isnt flooded-if yours is fitted there.

Just got one for mine

seatkid-- I got a new coolant temp sensor from GSF but no time to fit it till Saturday. Just fitted new cap but havent been anywhere to test it yet, will post result asap.

I'm in READING if theres anyone local with VAG-COM i would be grateful. Once i can find out the actual temp i will know if i have a problem or not. How and where can I get VAG-COM and what do i need to connect to my car? Cheers Marty. I tested the first stat i changed and it was working, Wierd eh!

Hi everyone. Didnt get chance to do a good run today (running around for the missus). Went to fords for a stat

Cheers John. I'm going to take it for a run today after changing the expansion cap and temp gauge sensor, maybe gauge is giving a false reading. Will post result tonight. Many thanks, Martyn :)

"One last burst of energy" is about all i have left. This car is going to be the death of me, never had so much grief from a 6 year old motor ever. Never mind, what needs to be done has to be done. How much is a stat from fords? stupid money i expect. Cheers all :rolleyes:

Hi again m8. Flushed the rad through with a hose both ways, water running clear. Pipes connected correctly Top hose HOT all the way along Same amount of coolant went back in ONLY thing i can think it could be is a dodgy stat (bought from GSF) :rolleyes:

Hi m8. If i turn the heater off the temp gauge keeps going up but rad stays cold. Stat can't be fitted wrong way round otherwise cover wont go on.

dave m-- See my post "cold hose & update. Ive same prob with cold rad changed pump & stat , flushed system but no luck. Stat i fitted is marked 87 deg. my temp gauge sits 3/4 over but rad and bottom hose are cold. If driven fast gauge continues to rise until i turn heater on then it drops a bit. Good luck m8

HI all. Answers to questions-- I have disconnected the battery 4 times for one reason or another. stat and seal fitted correctly (fitted stat to new pump before fitting it. I bought the stat from GSF, Are they any good?. The stat is marked 87 deg. The top hose is hot to where it joins the rad then the whole rad and bottom hose are cold. Both heaters blow HOT all the time Been for a run this morning (about 16 miles) Temp gauge sits about 3/4 over but rad and hose COLD

HI..I cant see any reason why it doesnt flow through the rad. Ive done everything i can think of. Any suggestions, IM DESPERATE got to go on a long run soon and until this is sorted i dont want to risk it. PLEASE :angry:

Hi again. Ive changed the pump and stat, flushed the rad, refilled and bled the system and still no flow through the rad or bottom hose. I have a few ideas left,see what u think:- Pressure cap not sealing properly. Air lock. Engine just not getting hot enough? even though gauge reads 3/4 of the way over False gauge reading--Showing hotter than it is. Any further help gratefully recieved CHEERS :angry: :( :D

Thanks for that m8 i will check into this <_<

HI. Does anyone know if a rad for a 1.9 tdi Sharan will fit my Galaxy?. GFS are cheapest place round my area for a new rad so i am hoping to save some cash.Cheers <_<

Thanks MM-- I will try that at the weekend hopefully that will sort it, but dont put any money on it, lol. On top of everything else i have had the dreaded screen washer tube joint flood. Passenger footwell soaked and taking ages to dry out. I cut out a large section of soundproofing and stuffing newspapers under the rest daily to soak up as much water as possible. :lol: :huh: :) :)

GSMGuy-- The rad is the only thing i can put this prob down to. Ive eliminated everything else. Can the rad be reverse flushed in situ or does it need to be removed? I've got plenty of plastic sheet. How can i check that the core isn't collapsed? ANYONE????

HI ALL. Pump and stat etc fitted at last, been for a long test drive and no change. Still no water flow through the rad. Ive run out of ideas i hope u lot haven't. :lol: ignore previous post about pulley out of line, its OK.

HI. Fitted new pump and stat but didn't get finished-rained off. One question for u, when i fitted the pulley to the new pump its about 5mm off line with the crank and P/S pump pulleys will this be ok or have i a(nother) problem?. It took most of the day to fit it (had to go and get a new belt tensioner pulley and i dont fancy taking it all off again if i dont need to. Cheers all :huh: