head gasket
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head gasket
hi all 1.6 gti top hose very hard once hot should i be thinking head gasket?
temprature gauge just over half way when cruising
temprature gauge just over half way when cruising
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Local Hero
Possibly, although it could be due to something else.
How long have you had the car, and how long has it had this problem? Have you recently replaced the coolant? Is the thermostat working ok, and does the fan cut in when it gets hot?
Rich
How long have you had the car, and how long has it had this problem? Have you recently replaced the coolant? Is the thermostat working ok, and does the fan cut in when it gets hot?
Rich
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Old Timer
Surely the pressure cap would let any excessive pressure off?
~Madferret
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Posted
Local Hero
not if its not working. HINT HINT HINT etc.
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Local Hero
Re: head gasket
sime6920 said
hi all 1.6 gti top hose very hard once hot should i be thinking head gasket?
temprature gauge just over half way when cruising
Gold standard test for HGF is a leakdown test. A cylinder compression test, done properly, is a good substitute and more realistic in the DIY environment. Other symptoms include "mayonnaise" on the oil filler cap and smell of oil in the coolant - though these can be caused by a failed water-oil cooler (if your car has one).
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