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 Topic: car cuts out/stalls |
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jedwards
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 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:50 am Subject: Re: car cuts out/stalls |
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mine does this, revs drop really low when putting the clutch in then sometimes will just stall, bad for when changing for a corner! It's my ICV as i was told to clean it a while ago and it just got wo ... |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 11:56 am Subject: Re: long drive ahead. |
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ok so ive just taken my front bumper to look at the wiring on the fan and found that 1 prong on both of the relays has corroded and snapped, wondering if you can replace these or do i need a whole fan ... |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 10:18 am Subject: Re: long drive ahead. |
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also am going to replace the system coolant temperature sensor & the coolant temperature gauge sensor, where would be the best place to find them? |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 10:16 am Subject: Re: long drive ahead. |
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[quote="MrBSI"][quote="jedwards"]
do you know of any good degreasers as it could still have quite a lot of oil in the system maybe?[/quote]
NON bio washing up liquid / powder or dishwashing tablet ... |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 9:26 am Subject: Re: long drive ahead. |
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not sure actually, gonna check the invoice now, if you change the water pump does the cambelt need doing at the same time? |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 8:43 am Subject: Re: long drive ahead. |
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yeah the cambelt was done when the headgasket was replaced, it hadnt been done since leaving the factory, headgasket was done 6000 miles ago at 90000 |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:50 am Subject: Re: long drive ahead. |
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i did think that, any signs if it has gone? and its quite a job to do is it not? |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:41 am Subject: Re: long drive ahead. |
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theres no air in the coolant system, when i've tested the fan when its at a standstill it seems to run fast but i didnt know there was two speeds?
it mainly goes up on inclines obvs doesnt when im go ... |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:24 am Subject: Re: long drive ahead. |
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yeah as soon as im going 70 for over a mile its goes up to 103 fan kicks in but wont go back down unless i slow down or put it in neutral, was overheating in traffic until i got my new rad..
although ... |
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Topic: long drive ahead. |
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jedwards
Replies: 17
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 6:20 am Subject: long drive ahead. |
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alright guys! im back again with more cooling questions! i have a 800 mile drive to do in a few weeks time and im really worrying about the car!
i cannot get it to stay at 90 degrees when going 70 a ... |
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Topic: help cooling issues |
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jedwards
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:33 am Subject: Re: help cooling issues |
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could it be my water pump? if its had oily water running through it then it couldve clumped it up a bit yes? |
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Topic: help cooling issues |
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jedwards
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:01 pm Subject: Re: help cooling issues |
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[quote="gixxerkev"]Ive done exactly the same as you mate, new head gasket, thermostat and rad on my 1.4 8V. It now runs slightly hotter than before (87-92 ish on a run) but Im used to it now and all s ... |
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Topic: help cooling issues |
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jedwards
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:58 pm Subject: Re: help cooling issues |
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also im about 12 miles from hastings so yeah if i get any troubles then i may speak to you mate, cheers!!!! |
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Topic: help cooling issues |
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jedwards
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:55 pm Subject: Re: help cooling issues |
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[quote="leigh_boy"]my gti sits at about 90 if i sit still goes up to the next bar then the fan kicks in and goes back down nothgn wrong with that, Jedwards wer are you from if ur local and have any pr ... |
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Topic: help cooling issues |
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jedwards
Replies: 18
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:43 am Subject: Re: help cooling issues |
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i just ran the car and the fan kicked in around 95 degrees so the fan does work but turned off again before the temperature had gone down again, probs stayed on for around 2 mins |
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