#1: Coolant change advice Author: Nige1912, Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:12 am ---- Hi Guys
Thanks for that - I hadnt noticed that (The Problems) section.
After reading the problem pages I think I have sorted the speedo - it was simply a matter of pulling off the speedo needle (GENTLY!!) and re-seating it. I had to do it a couple of times to get it right but it seems to have done the trick - same with the temp gauge needle.
I also noticed somewhere posts re the coolant and when I looked a mine it looks like something from the bottom of a river bed - brown mud. I dont think its been replaced ever.
Any pointers on how to drain the coolant and refill?
I have posted this message in the problems section as well to be sure its in the right section.
Cheers guys,
Nige
#2: Re: Coolant change advice Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Thu May 23, 2013 9:25 am ---- Is this what you are looking for? coolant change!
*Post moved to 206 talk as it's not really a problem*
#3: Re: Coolant change advice Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Thu May 23, 2013 11:21 am ---- I wrote some better instruction for a coolant change for a GTi...use the search function and you will find it.
#4: Re: Coolant change advice Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:37 pm ---- You need to do a coolant flush before you change the coolant,in the next few days,I will make a How to on that,but for now,what car model you got so that we know how to help.
#5: Re: Coolant change advice Author: Nige1912, Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 3:48 pm ---- Cheers for all the help and advice guys, it is VERY much appreciated.
Mine is a 2 door 1.4 automatic on a 51 (2001) plate.
Thanks again,
Nige
#6: Re: Coolant change advice Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Sat May 25, 2013 2:45 pm ---- well it's same as mine,you need to do the flush with the car engine is very cold,take off the expan. tank cap off,then look on the radiator on the passenger side,down,you will find a hose,unclip it,and take it out,make sure you got a container down that hose,cuz you don't need to spell any anti-freez on the ground,but the hose back for min.,refill with water,then take the hose off,so all the dirst goes out.
then put everything back to order,and refill with coolant.and don't forget to do the bleeding for coolant.
#7: Re: Coolant change advice Author: Nige1912, Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 5:37 pm ---- Cheers mate - that seems pretty straight forward.
If I remember rightly doing the bleeding - isnt it simply run the engine for a while once the new coolant has been put in, with the expansion tank cap off to let the trapped air escape and top up if necessary???
#8: Re: Coolant change advice Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sun May 26, 2013 2:12 am ---- You can get most of the air out without starting the engine.
#9: Re: Coolant change advice Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Tue May 28, 2013 3:05 pm ---- well you can do the bleeding by working on 2 spots,the first one in the bleeding point on the heater matrix hoses,you will see it clearly,unscrew it,all air will be out,and close it when the coolant run without air,and next spot is under the coolant temp. sensor,you do the same,and then start the engine,and then close the cap,and you will be fine.
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