VW Overheating
My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse over the
last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. I think it's the corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse restricting the flow. Is there a solution to this other than a new engine? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks UKD -- RD Message posted via CarKB.com http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200710/1 |
Re: VW Overheating
ukdodger via CarKB.com wrote:
> My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse > over the last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. I > think it's the corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse > restricting the flow. Is there a solution to this other than a new > engine? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Corrosion or scale buildup? Sure it's not the water pump or fan clutch? Water pump impellers can wear off over time. -- DougW |
Re: VW Overheating
ukdodger via CarKB.com wrote:
> My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse > over the last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. I > think it's the corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse > restricting the flow. Is there a solution to this other than a new > engine? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Corrosion or scale buildup? Sure it's not the water pump or fan clutch? Water pump impellers can wear off over time. -- DougW |
Re: VW Overheating
ukdodger via CarKB.com wrote:
> My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse > over the last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. I > think it's the corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse > restricting the flow. Is there a solution to this other than a new > engine? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Corrosion or scale buildup? Sure it's not the water pump or fan clutch? Water pump impellers can wear off over time. -- DougW |
Re: VW Overheating
On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:11:17 GMT, "ukdodger via CarKB.com"
<u20620@uwe> wrote: >My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse over the >last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. You know this because ... Remember, just because you can see water in your radiator, doesn't mean it's plugged. A new radiator is cheap compared to the replacement of a head or motor and, since you're driving an 85, it's entirely possible that's all it is. >I think it's the >corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse restricting the flow. >Is there a solution to this other than a new engine? Any help would be >appreciated. Thanks Things that can also cause what you describe: Water Pump Fan Clutch Bad Timing Head Gasket going bad. Transmission overheating (if you've got an auto tranny) -- gburnore at DataBasix dot Com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How you look depends on where you go. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary L. Burnore | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ Official .sig, Accept no substitutes. | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ 0 1 7 2 3 / Ý³Þ 3 7 4 9 3 0 Û³ Black Helicopter Repair Services, Ltd.| Official Proof of Purchase ================================================== ========================= |
Re: VW Overheating
On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:11:17 GMT, "ukdodger via CarKB.com"
<u20620@uwe> wrote: >My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse over the >last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. You know this because ... Remember, just because you can see water in your radiator, doesn't mean it's plugged. A new radiator is cheap compared to the replacement of a head or motor and, since you're driving an 85, it's entirely possible that's all it is. >I think it's the >corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse restricting the flow. >Is there a solution to this other than a new engine? Any help would be >appreciated. Thanks Things that can also cause what you describe: Water Pump Fan Clutch Bad Timing Head Gasket going bad. Transmission overheating (if you've got an auto tranny) -- gburnore at DataBasix dot Com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How you look depends on where you go. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary L. Burnore | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ Official .sig, Accept no substitutes. | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ 0 1 7 2 3 / Ý³Þ 3 7 4 9 3 0 Û³ Black Helicopter Repair Services, Ltd.| Official Proof of Purchase ================================================== ========================= |
Re: VW Overheating
On Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:11:17 GMT, "ukdodger via CarKB.com"
<u20620@uwe> wrote: >My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse over the >last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. You know this because ... Remember, just because you can see water in your radiator, doesn't mean it's plugged. A new radiator is cheap compared to the replacement of a head or motor and, since you're driving an 85, it's entirely possible that's all it is. >I think it's the >corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse restricting the flow. >Is there a solution to this other than a new engine? Any help would be >appreciated. Thanks Things that can also cause what you describe: Water Pump Fan Clutch Bad Timing Head Gasket going bad. Transmission overheating (if you've got an auto tranny) -- gburnore at DataBasix dot Com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- How you look depends on where you go. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary L. Burnore | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ Official .sig, Accept no substitutes. | ÝÛ³ºÝ³Þ³ºÝ³³Ýۺݳ޳ºÝ³Ý³Þ³ºÝ³ÝÝÛ³ | ÝÛ 0 1 7 2 3 / Ý³Þ 3 7 4 9 3 0 Û³ Black Helicopter Repair Services, Ltd.| Official Proof of Purchase ================================================== ========================= |
Re: VW Overheating
"ukdodger via CarKB.com" <u20620@uwe> wrote in message
news:7a0a12099e61d@uwe... > My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse over > the last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. I think it's the > corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse restricting the flow. > Is there a solution to this other than a new engine? Any help would be > appreciated. Thanks > You won't have "corrosion in the water galleries" if you have used the proper coolant mix through the life of the vehicle. How do you know it's not the rad or the thermostat? How do you know that you don't have a bad temperature gauge? When was the last time you changed your accessory drive belts, cleaned your radiator or looked for rat nests under the hood? To answer your question, there are coolant flush kits, and businesses who perform this service for their clients. I assume that they will be available in the UK. Follow the directions exactly. If your problem is clogged water galleries, it may help. Cheers, Earle |
Re: VW Overheating
"ukdodger via CarKB.com" <u20620@uwe> wrote in message
news:7a0a12099e61d@uwe... > My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse over > the last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. I think it's the > corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse restricting the flow. > Is there a solution to this other than a new engine? Any help would be > appreciated. Thanks > You won't have "corrosion in the water galleries" if you have used the proper coolant mix through the life of the vehicle. How do you know it's not the rad or the thermostat? How do you know that you don't have a bad temperature gauge? When was the last time you changed your accessory drive belts, cleaned your radiator or looked for rat nests under the hood? To answer your question, there are coolant flush kits, and businesses who perform this service for their clients. I assume that they will be available in the UK. Follow the directions exactly. If your problem is clogged water galleries, it may help. Cheers, Earle |
Re: VW Overheating
"ukdodger via CarKB.com" <u20620@uwe> wrote in message
news:7a0a12099e61d@uwe... > My 1985 Passat runs too hot. It's been getting progressively worse over > the last five years. It's not the rad or the theremostat. I think it's the > corrosion in the water galleries getting slowly worse restricting the flow. > Is there a solution to this other than a new engine? Any help would be > appreciated. Thanks > You won't have "corrosion in the water galleries" if you have used the proper coolant mix through the life of the vehicle. How do you know it's not the rad or the thermostat? How do you know that you don't have a bad temperature gauge? When was the last time you changed your accessory drive belts, cleaned your radiator or looked for rat nests under the hood? To answer your question, there are coolant flush kits, and businesses who perform this service for their clients. I assume that they will be available in the UK. Follow the directions exactly. If your problem is clogged water galleries, it may help. Cheers, Earle |
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