while driving today engine temperature shot through the roof. had been driving for about 1 hour, stopped for 10 mins then when i restarted up went the temp, had to stop and get towed home, any ideas on cause. checked belts, there are fine as was water level, no leaks. help -please

Recently bought a 1988 Scirocco 16v from a friend and the car had been sitting on his driveway for a couple of years although it ran quite well before he stored it. I want to prep up the car prior to getting her on the road however I'm hesitant to start the car before I do anything to it. Since I live in Canada the winters can be a little harsh and the car has only been started maybe twice a...

"Antony Gelberg" wrote in message ... Just reading through Haynes before fitting new rear calipers, discs and pads. Mk 2 Golf GTi. They suggest that the replacement caliper is topped up and bled off the car. Is this important? What's the point? Is it fairly easy to change the bearings at the same time? I...

Suddenly started today after about 4 miles into 8 mile journey. Demister slow to clear and misted up again towards the end of the journey. The fishy smell seemed to go off or we got used to it! Checked that ventilation not set to re-circulate. On the return journey misting started almost at end of journey. Suggestions welcome. Roy Ticehurst

Dear all, I'm not familiar with these cars, but the girlfriend is getting a 2002 reg, 32,000 mile Golf 4motion at the weekend. I went to see the car and noticed a whirring noise coming from the front of the engine bay after the engine was turned off. The seller said this was an oil cooler that runs for a few minutes, then shuts down. Just thought I'd check here to see if this is correct/...

Antony Gelberg wrote: Just reading through Haynes before fitting new rear calipers, discs and pads. Mk 2 Golf GTi. They suggest that the replacement caliper is topped up and bled off the car. Is this important? What's the point? Helps to get some of the air bubbles out. Is it fairly easy to change the bearings at the same time? I wouldn't

They suggest that the replacement caliper is topped up and bled off the car. Is this important? What's the point? Probably bleed easier with the car rear up in the air; never had a problem, and it can get messy fitting calipers full of fluid. I can't think why they suggest it, but haven't done rear calipers - just drum brake cylinders. -- Dave.

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Just bought pale yellow T25 camper 1980, but can't find the paint code. Any ideas?

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Are you sure you have a horn relay? Many don't, unless there's a fancy horn fitted. I've had trouble with the sliding contact on the back of the steering wheel on similar-aged Polos. If you remove the steering wheel (24mm socket) you can try grounding the copper spring brush that makes contact with the brass ring on the back of the steering wheel with the ignition on to try to make the...

Hi, Apologies for this question in advance. I have a vw golf 1.6 2001 and dont know if its water or air cooled how do I find this out ? Cheers

Could anyone please tell me where the temp gauge sensor is. I bought a new one as the old one shows up as a fault code but can't seem to find it. Its a 1998 Passat 1.8 20v Estate. Thanks In Advance Martin

Is is really necessary to use the G11 coolant they recommend in the VW handbook and Haynes book. The VW owners handbook says it has an additive to the gycol to prevent corrosion. I suspect they are just trying to sell their product? The non-brand antifreeze I've used this winter is Glycol/Ethhel mix and says on the can it contains anti corrosion additive. Jusy hoping its ok for my engine....

Antony Gelberg wrote: If anybody has a clue about a pretty loud grinding / scraping noise, I'd like to hear it. Can't give much of a description but it's coming from the nearside (I think), it's only happens on the move, and it changes in pitch with speed. Mk2 Golf GTi. Stone caught behind brake disc? Really badly knackered wheel bearing?

Antony Gelberg wrote: If anybody has a clue about a pretty loud grinding / scraping noise, I'd like to hear it. Can't give much of a description but it's coming from the nearside (I think), it's only happens on the move, and it changes in pitch with speed. Mk2 Golf GTi. Wheel bearings come to mind?

Just had a new battery fitted to wife's 98 1.4L Polo. Speedo now reads 35mph when standing still and then + 35 mph when you move. every time you disconnect/reconnect battery it humps about another 30 mph. I had it go all around the dial. Anyone know what's going on and a cure?

"Antony Gelberg" wrote in message ... I have an Mk2 Golf GTi with an MOT tomorrow. It's going to fail unless I fix the horn. The horn unit works when wired direct to the battery. I took off the wheel push and connecting the wires does nothing I have a multimeter and will investigate but was wondering if there is...

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my ETOS ( backup purposes only ofcourse ;-) )has stopped working and now sais unregistered. They expired now or wot? Got 2006 version n it said check and install hard lock. Done that but still the same. Any ideas anybody. Bit of help from somebody who knows n not a software geek saying pay £1000 n get it registered. Ok if u can afford it. We all want something for nothing dont we. Its part of...