This is a job I need to do - just waiting for warmer weather.
Were can I buy genuine VW parts from on-line?

Thanks



Stephen wrote:
I managed to get the thermostat changed today on my wifes mk4 golf 1.6se 8v
1999, barrel of laughs it was

The temperature needle now sits bang on 90, heats up quicker, heating is
hotter and on a short run the computer is tell me encouraging MPG readings.

There were no leaks, I let it cool down and topped up a bit. I'd estimate
about 4 and a half litres of coolant went back in so I got away with just
buying 2 bottles of g12... phew

One thing I noticed is the lower radiator pipe was not hot at all compared
to all the other coolant pipes ? (not sure it gets or or not) but wondered
if something was wrong with the thermostat change or something causing it
not to heat up ?

...glad its over and I hope the lower rad pipe query is not serious ? ...
everything seems to be working great, a lot better than before. And very
nice to see the temp guage sit at 90 and not fly up and down between 70/90
randomly.

thanks

"K Morgan" wrote in message
...

This is a job I need to do - just waiting for warmer weather.
Were can I buy genuine VW parts from on-line?

Thanks



Stephen wrote:
I managed to get the thermostat changed today on my wifes mk4 golf 1.6se
8v 1999, barrel of laughs it was

The temperature needle now sits bang on 90, heats up quicker, heating is
hotter and on a short run the computer is tell me encouraging MPG
readings.

There were no leaks, I let it cool down and topped up a bit. I'd estimate
about 4 and a half litres of coolant went back in so I got away with just
buying 2 bottles of g12... phew

One thing I noticed is the lower radiator pipe was not hot at all
compared to all the other coolant pipes ? (not sure it gets or or not)
but wondered if something was wrong with the thermostat change or
something causing it not to heat up ?

...glad its over and I hope the lower rad pipe query is not serious ? ...
everything seems to be working great, a lot better than before. And very
nice to see the temp guage sit at 90 and not fly up and down between
70/90 randomly.

thanks


Good luck, definitely wait for warmer weather. As for parts call your local
VW and order them ?

Good luck, definitely wait for warmer weather. As for parts call your local
VW and order them ?




Thanks for your reply.
Going to either of my two local dealers is just to much hassle, I'd
prefer to have the part delivered.

On 11/02/2010 8:51 PM, K Morgan wrote:


Good luck, definitely wait for warmer weather. As for parts call your
local VW and order them ?



Thanks for your reply.
Going to either of my two local dealers is just to much hassle, I'd
prefer to have the part delivered.



They usually have a delivery van