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shiki:
change ur radiator cover

I will do that today. thanks

gasparpisciotta:
If your radiator cap leaks whenever the engine overheats then the cap is not good please change it.

yes the radiator cap leaks most time it overheat. bro you saw the picture of my engine bay


can one get the cap separately?

Anuoluwaosinubi:
Hello 7pages. I would suggest you go to Iyana Itire to fix your car. The mechanics there are very competent and the good thing is parts can also be sourced for quickly because it is a volkswagen market. I would be going there tomorrow to do some minor fixing on my car. If you would be free to come over tomorrow, we could meet and you could discuss with my mechanic to help you out. You could reach me via 08152734660.

thanks for this bro but getting to that place is the issue


I will contact you Sir

Machinesmadelif:
Bros, provided your fan is ok and the radiator is not dirty, then your top cylinder gasket is the problem
Bring down the top and grind it, then put a new gasket, you can double it for the best result.
That's the end of the problem.

the gasket need to be change according to my mechanic and I'm getting the double gasket

I'm loosing the radiator for wash this morning or get a bigger one as suggested by some folks here


thanks for your input bro

Burgerlomo:
The thermostat is the first thing that you suppose to change and also original one of course.

alright noted bro. thanks

phayvoursky:
A golf 3 1999 model. Yes; the mechanic took out the thermostat and that was the end of the problem.

After taking of the thermostat some mechanics might also suggest you get a bigger cooling fan. That helps too.

alright bro thanks

DedeNkem:
The most common 3 causes of overheating in a Golf car are a Coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the Radiator fan, or a failed Thermostat.

Check them and thank me later!

I will check them today, thanks for your input

[quote author=oyejideogunjumo post=92893613][/quote]alright bro thanks

phayvoursky:
I ALSO USE A GOLF. I HAD PEACE WHEN I TOOK OFF THAT THING. IMAGINE A CAR OVERHEATING IN TRAFFIC. YOU MECHANIC DID YOU WELL.

bro which model of golf do you used then and does removing the thermostat put a permanent solution to overheating?

aaking:
Tell your mechanic to remove the thermostat, is the thing causing the problem

I will bro thanks

weyreypey:
You're welcome. Please if you have any question ask on this thread.

my Golf 3 is doing over heating while the fan runs I've tried all possibility but the Rewire seems not to care


I'm changing the Rewire, what permanent solution can I do to stop this overheating

weyreypey:
7pages read this thread carefully....from page one. That your thread is polluted

thanks bro. I will

umuna:
I drive Passat 07 man, so I wouldn't know how much it will cost you. It could be within 5k.

OK bro

Stallion93:
I think Volkswagen recalled Cars during a given year period due to Manufacturing error, maybe you can check online, perhaps your car inclusive

I'll check thanks bro

mdchikezie:
Oga MI there's no need for a thermostat as it causes overheat if it's still there.
You can ask your mechanic too.

Thermostat is for people in the really cold and snowy regions, it's facilitates warm-up immediately an ignition is turned on.
You can ask your mechanic or better still ask Google what a Thermostat does in a WATERPUMP.

thanks Boss, I will follow your advise. I will meet my mechanics tomorrow

ddlars:
Change the cover, I once had similar issue with my golf back then

the cover? be precise bro I'm a newbie

okoroemeka:
don't be sarcastic ,this guy is having real life problems with his source of living and you are making jokes out of it,is it a must to comment,how many Nigerians can afford tokunbo cars talkless of brand new ones,or if you can buy and dash him a brand new car I don't think the OP will refuse.

Bro I usually ignore his likes, many of them will abuse the hell out of you if you begged online


you hustle dem go still talk you down. the best is to ignore them after all we are all going 6 feet


no need to take life serious

mdchikezie:
THERMOSTAT IN THIS GOLF WATERPUMP MAKES THE CAR OVERHEAT, IF THERE'S ALREADY THERMOSTAT
REMOVE IT.
DID YOU BUY A NEW WATERPUMP?

no I haven't buy any water pump since I bought the car and as for the thermostat I'll check tomorrow Sir

ksmart027:
Stop driving the car for the mean time and get the temperature guage fixed, i always have my eyes on my temperature guage while driving. Also check your engine oil and your radiator if you have oil in them.

I will fix the temperature Gauge tomorrow bro, there is oil in the engine


does radiator have oil?

anigbajumo:
Just three solutions bro, change the gasket and buy brand new radiator and new cooler then another water pump,make sure u change ur engineer..

the gasket will be change tomorrow


please do you know how much Brand new radiator cost

price of new cooler
and water pump


for the engineer right away, the Rewire is a total failure

Esseite:
Checks... - radiator for leakages - water pump check - top gasket check..

I will thanks bro

umuna:
Change the water pump since it is a vw. Most vw parts fail after 60,000 miles or 40k miles. That is if it has not burned the gasket

it had burned the gasket bro, I've to change the gasket tomorrow


do you've the idea the how much the water pump cost bro?

Stillthebest:
Your First step is to remove the radiator, take it to the guys that work radiators to wash the inside. Then take it to a car wash stand and blow it back and front.

Watch as your car becomes practically perfect.

If it doesn't work find a better Tech Guy to look into it, sibce nothing happens to the gasket, u have to use double cells. As engines weakens out, radiator tend to reduce in capacity to cater for the higher temperature of the engine thus need' for double cell. But strictly on the tech guy's advice.

But do what I first wrote and thank me later.

thanks boss, I will look into your first paragraph. I appreciate

[quote author=undigeh post=92886900][/quote]radiator cover you mean the one that hold the water in the car?

EVILFOREST:
Were you expecting this CAR to have a COOLER inside or what..?
.... a Car with 3 Billion MILEAGE.
.. a car whose trip has covered the entire world.
Please make effort to get a new one.
I can help you with that, if you are ready.

don't mind your little bro, it was capital that reduce my desire to this


how much do I need to find to get a new one or what's your suggestion to this minibus

I learnt their parts are scarce, how true is this?

ksmart027:
But does the fan comes up when the temperature guage gets to the middle.

I think my ignorance caused a lot. the speedometer Censor i saw when i bought the car don't read fuel, so I've to change the speedometer censor but I realized the fuel read but the speedometer and the temperature gauge ceases and stop working later


I think the speedometer censor need to be check

Wealthoptulent:
Flatten gasket can cause such, then change ur raditor to double cell, double fan.. can connect fan directly. Make sure all cooling system are working and original parts!

yes the mechanic told me the gasket is gone


Radiator to double cell, double fan. thanks for your input Big bros

ksmart027:
Oga for your golf 3 overheating, first you need to check for leakage in your radiator, because if you are low on coalant or water your car will probably overheat, check if your car still have thermostat, a thermostat that is stuck closed will caused overheating. Thirdly check your cooling fan if the are still good shape, your can also check your water, a bad water pump will cause overheating. Answer these, does your radiator fan comes up immediately you start the car?

I will check for the leakage bro


I'll check for thermostat that's why i posted this to get insight and educate my ignorance


a bad water pump I'll check


the radiator fan does start immediately I start the car

ChineduObinna:
You need to make sure your fan is in good working condition, does it rotate at a good speed to suck in air? Or has the power dwindled over time.

If there's a thermostat involved, check to see if it works well, else I'd advise direct wiring (once the ignition is on the fan is blowing), then get your radiator flushed, washed, bled or whatever to make sure it ain't contaminated

it was in good condition before it started overheating later after it does in the morning

for the thermostat and the flushing of radiator I'll do that tomorrow bro. thanks God bless you

gasparpisciotta:
1. Has it overheated till the extent that the top gasket got damaged?...so check the top cylinder gaskets, if damaged please change them.

2. Check the hose carrying water to and fro the engine.

3. Check your radiator cover to ensure that water is not leaking out.

4. Are the cooling fans working?

5. If it has not thermostat and fan like most VW, you may have to work a fan in the engine to support the cooling system.

1. I think it got damaged in the process of managing it to the mechanic workshop


2. OK bro


3. no, except if the car do overheating


4. it does work when it overheated in the morning, I've to allow it to rest and put cool water until it started overheating later in the evening and I think the fan stop on the process

5. OK noted bro, I'm going to attend to that tomorrow


thanks for your input bro

Ragnnar:
I was in your situation some time ago. They suggested I connect my fan directly and remove the thermostat, which I did but the overheating didn't stop. I took my car to radiator wash which they did but the overheating continued. Until I have to lose out the radiator completely from the car, dismantle the top side that house the cap, I was able to see that my radiator was badly blocked my rust particles. Water was only able to pass through two capillaries others were blocked. It took me all day unblock this capillaries one after the other. That's how I solve the problem. Had to change the radiator completely after some weeks cause I damaged some of the capillaries in the process of cleaning . Clean your radiator capillaries if not possible buy another one then thank me later.

that's quite a breakthrough bro, the radiator capillaries is where I put water right and how much is the capillaries


what's the model of your car

Ekebest:
Although the wiring does not look encouraging, from the look of things but have you taken the car to an authorized Golf auto mechanic? Your road - side mechanic must have run out of options. If you don't really feel OK with this, save yourself the embarrassments by selling the car, add money to buy another. In this pandemic times, you may even find a better car and at affordable price.

well understood bro but I'll still put in shape before selling it