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kingreign:
@bolded, not true.

once washed the engine and it took it 2 days for it to move well

Volkswagen90:
don't reconnect the fan back to any factory setting o.

alright bro

hacops:
Good afternoon, were do you stay.

I stay at Ikorodu, Lagos bro

unclemaths:
The number 1 problem of overheating engines is Leakey radiators.
The second is fan.

When the radiator leaks, the engine overheats and you have to be topping the water frequently.

It is not the overheating that makes the radiator take extra water. Rather, it is the leakage in the radiator that led to other things.

Try to flush your radiator and check its connecting pipes.

this clear enough. thanks Boss

Bullet01:
OP pls go with this advice and you will be fine. Pls remove thermostat too if you have any in there.

well noted bro

Kibonko:
the radiator is definitely smaller than the engine....get a bigger radiator

your observation is well noted bro


thanks

Kenbuzzy:
Bro, sorry for ur troubles. First, start by cleaning ur engine. Dirt on the engine and the radiator causes overheating. Bring out the radiator and do a proper steam cleaning of the radiator. Get a 65 degrees or less thermostat. Once the temperature raises to 65 degrees, the thermostat opens and the water pump sends water from the radiator to cool ur engine down. Check ur water pump and if possible replace it. Also confirm that ur radiator fan is working effectively. Do all this and I don't see a reason why ur car engine should be overheating.

thanks for your input bro

ZIMDRILL:
the chances that your head gasket is gone is very high, you need a mechanic who is good at investigating a blown head gasket and also check for leaks within the cooling system

yes the mechanic I used confirmed the gasket is gone yesterday because I've to manage it to the workshop


I will change the gasket and check for leak as you said bro. thanks for your input

Tango123:
How is he to keep the engine clean? Is he the state and federal government that are to maintain roads


Or do u want him to be washing his engine daily or what. Anytime u wash engine, u run risk of water going into the wrong place, and ur car will develop massive fault

Engines are not built to be washed

ignore Sholaco and other babies ignorance. I don't exchange words with babies that wait for their parents to eat

packagerz:
It once happen to me..se its two things..your radiator is dirty..itis blocked with dust and sand.u will take it to mechanic..they will remove the radiator.n take it to car wash..the car wash will use that spraying gun to blow the inside with hard pressure spray of water..u will see sands n dirts there after fix it back.let d mechanic fix it back n u will pray for me..second..if u change ur fan.i mean if the fan stop working .then expect over heating..but if the fan is working..go n wash your radiator with that spraying gun pressure.

your advise is noted bro.

the fan was running when it overheated in the morning and I've to remove the pipe that run with the radiator and allow it to cool down before topping it water only to experience the same in the evening while the fan stop running


most of the times the fan run and it still do overheating, I've to follow your advise by washing the radiator


thanks for the advise

Ofemmanu1:
If the previous owner in America see it now, he go just die.

1. Check for leakages on the radiator.
I suggest you remove it and take it for a wash.

2. Is you fan working?! Get electrician to check the fan or change to double fan.

3. You must change that gasket too.

thanks bro

Esseite:
7pages

I advise you change the fan to a double blower(double fan), connect the fan directly... do away with a thermostat if you have any.. it's too old and busy to use one anyways..

Check your oil, if its turned milky or exhaust emits white smoke with irregular acceleration, then your top gasket may be blown and needs to be worked on.. if the water pump is bad, the sound of the vehicle would change aswell and very obvious.. you can check that aswell.

I think the double fan and a direct connection should solve your problem.., your car is too busy for a single fan.

I have double fan Sir

AutoshalomUSA:
Couple of things can make a vehicle overheat such as ;
Low or No Coolant Bad Thermostat Air in the Line Bad radiator Old coolant
Possible Solutions ;
Top off your coolant level to max . Find and replace your thermostat. Bleed the air out of the coolant pressure hose line. Replace a faulty Radiator. Drain and Flush old coolant from the car .
Look into any of these and see if it helps .
Goodluck

Thanks Boss, I will look into that

Tpound bro any advise from you

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Praxtech:
Change the thermostat. Ensure there's a thermostat there. Reconnect the fans back to factory settings.

My good bro. Check the pictures below


is there any need to wash the radiator. I just want a Permanent solution to this


changing the thermostats and reconnecting the fans back to factory settings will stop this overheating permanently right?

Praxtech:
Buy a new thermostat for your car. Reconnect the fans back to factory settings.
If you don't mind post a picture of the entire engine bay

thanks for your response Sir

I will go and snap it in 2 hours time and quote you Sir

I hope to get answers and advise from you guys please

Nairaland Car Gurus please help me find permanent solution to my golf 3 car(America spec) doing overheating barely every day

I started experiencing this over heating after the change of fuel pump and speedometer censor was changed by a recommended Rewire

I'm using this golf for commercial business, nothing give me any issue in the car than this over heating, is becoming embarrassing when I carry passengers and it started. the car is clean and engine is working fine

it's relay today, it's the water in the radiator boiling tomorrow, I'm becoming sick of this. my mechanic told me when it started this night that my gasket is damaged in the process. I put water in the radiator everyday because of this over heating

please what do you guys suggest as the permanent solution to this over heating gazzuzz Sienna royallord1 and others and I wouldn't mind a recommendation of good Rewire. I reside in Lagos.

my golf 3 auto keep doing overheating, Rewired won turn me to his everyday bonus


fan spoilt today, radiator act strange by pumping out water tomorrow. just tired

I'm sure Experts will touch light on the matter


gazzuzz bro you're doing a great selfless service for Nairalander most especially naive car drivers like me


please I need your assistance bro, the golf 3 I bought had been giving me smooth ride until a recommended Rewire helped me worked on the fuel pump and changing Dashboard Sensor

if car do over heating today, fans will stop working tomorrow, I've changed relay up to two times all to no avail. my golf car keep doing overheating and I top the radiator with water mostly everyday which I read here in one of the thread here that is not normal


what do you suggest as the permanent solution to this everyday fault bro, I'm seeking advise for a permanent solution


my car is auto golf 3 (America Spec). the only trouble is this over heating


please advise me gazzuzz

EfonAlaaye2023:
Where is the aggression here madam? Are we fighting?


I have sent money to people here before even the one I don't even update here. Why do I have to be using my Wife and my unborn child to be lying for money here


I understand people might have been scammed but that doesn't mean I shouldn't seek for aid, I'm seeking for assistance from kindhearted people


You need to take life easy, all this accusations is totally unnecessary right now and that won't settle the bills I need now

Bros relax, dobnina is right a lot of people have spoilt good deeds, just for their selfishness here but I saw where you sent 1k to a lady claiming you don't have much. this actually moved me


I will forward 5k to you tomorrow morning and I wish her successful operation ahead


stay strong

quick recovery Omosexy

hahaha

TPound:
500-550 should get you a sound golf3 wagon

Fairly Nigeria used?

TPound:
Its the engine size he's talking about... Not the vehicle size



Modified...

That car is converted!!!

I appreciate your responses since. Golf 3? Should I add to that 300k to get a good one or what's the amount you think I should have to get fairly used one


I'm getting it from a private user though

urose93:
First, I will advice not to buy from your 'trusted' uncle. No pun intended. My opinion though is based on a sad experience. Relationship doesn't go well with business.
Secondly, get to work and search for gulf 3, nissan sunny, almera, primera, mazda 323 all of 90's model. Get a mechanic, preferably a friend to assess it before payment. Remember, you are your most trusted mechanic. Shine your eyes well.
Thirdly, don't be in hurry.

Good luck
.

Thanks for your advise, I'll take note. I'm looking at golf 3, I've zero my mind from the posted car