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Crashman
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posted on August 29th, 2002 at 02:41 PM |
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Water Low
Hey guys.
My 1976 Golf seems to be using alot of water like every week its down the 3/4's full. i took it to a mechanic and they dident find any leaks or
anything so i cant think of wat it is |
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mnsKmobi
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posted on August 29th, 2002 at 04:10 PM |
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It could be a leaking head gasket, but with that amount of water disappearing I'd reckon you'd know by now!
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vwtestpilot
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posted on August 29th, 2002 at 04:18 PM |
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Did they test the radiator cap?
Did they test the cooling system with the heater tap open?
If they were mechanics,you would hope so, but never hurts to ask, just in case they overlooked something!
Barry.
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posted on August 29th, 2002 at 04:23 PM |
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Crashman,
I hope you mean the overflow bottle is down by a 1/4, not the whole system!!!!
You may need to get a tester that fits onto the radiator and pressurises the system while it's cold. This way you can trace the leaks, as a hot
engine tends to evaporate the water. Another test is, if it's leaking into a cylinder, the plug will be spotless!
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Crashman
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posted on September 2nd, 2002 at 08:55 AM |
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asdf
the head gasket is fine and i will prolly ask mechanic about the other stuff thanks guys. |
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