raypau

Are there not two temp sensors? There were two at the front of the engine, I presume one would be the sensor but which one would be the one sending the info to the gauge? Apologies in advance, am still learning!!!

Fuel gauge is fine. That what a mechanic friend thought, although not a VW mechanic, that the connections were not earthed properly hence the funny readings

I am sure some of you know the overheating problems I have had with my corrado VR6, but following that I am now suffering any annoying problem. The temp gauge is giving me really wierd readings, oil temp is normal. Example 1: Temperature is high say 110, but then will suddenly fall down to 70 and then level out or do the same thing. Example 2: Possibly the give away. Drove the car around and temp gauge was reading high, left it overnight, 12hrs minimum, temp gauge still read high. Think temp sensors/sender has gone, fan is working as far as I can tell. Please help!!! Have just spent £400 sorting out the initial problem :cry: Ray

And the prize goes to kevhaywire!!! Who correctly diagnosed the problem. Impeller blades knackered. But now the car is fixed and now I can enjoy a bit of VR6 fun. Thanks for all the help. Ray

Thanks for the figures. Fortunately I am only going to be contributing one quarter of the repair cost so am a little less bothered about being had I suppose. All I am bothered about is getting it back on the road at the moment, but this serves as a good test to see if this so called specialist is any cheaper than a main dealer. Does anyone know of any good garages in London, preferably South London? Ray

Right, Have just had the quote back to remedy the problem. I have been told that I need a new water pump and thermostat, does that sound about right to you guys? Didn't realise what a nightmare job it is to replace, being charged £220+VAT for labour alone and £120+VAT for parts. Am I being taken for a ride here? Answers on a postcard :( Ray

No signs of neglect as yet. Engine is pretty cleans. Car has had a full VW service bar one occassion. Thanks for everyones help, as soon as I know what the problem is I'll post it in the forum. Cheers Ray

Fuel gauge as far as I can tell is fine. Just the funny temp readings

Engine meltdown!!! Well its going in on Thursday for a check, not even had the car for a week...gutted!! Surprised the car hasn't melted in this heat!! Anyway what else should I be wary of so that it doesn't give me a heart attack when I find out? Its a 93 VR6, 78000miles Ray :? :?:

OK guys here's some strange readings. I am a corrado novice so some of this might seem simple to you guys. Got in the car this morning and drove it for literally 2-3minutes and the temperature gauge went berserk!! Gave a reading of 130°C and the oil temp went to 160°C am beginning to think that the temparature sensors have totally gone nuts. Would this make sense to you guys? Ray

Cheers guys. Only got on saturday and from what I gather it hasn't been on a long run for a while. I'll get the guys in the garage to give it an oil/coolant change and check sensors

I need a little advice. I have just bought a 93 VR6, no complaints except one. I was driving down the motorway when my temperature warning light came on. I pulled over and checked under the hood, no bellows of smoke of anything like that but the temperature gauge was reading 120°C. The coolant tank was filled with water and with no antifreeze, engine appeared to be clean, no leaking oil or coolant it seems or any indication that it is a head gasket problem. Taking it to the garage, does anyone have any ideas what it could be? Cheers Ray

Hello, I'm looking to buy a VR6 and have come across a couple, but have no real clue what to look for when buying. Can anyone give me some hints? Ray