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Cheers guys, off to do this tonight weather permitting. Thanks for your help - wasn't thinking about the 90 degree option - doh!

All, been trying to get the c back on the road after the snow. The start problems I thought were the cold start valve. By unhooking it works fine so looks like the temp senders. Took off and went to GSF and Eurocp with the codes. However the newone ain't like the old one - see pics. Question - is there a bit you can add to the new one? Looked at electrical spades crimps etc but none seem big enough. What I thought was simple is really :censored: me off. Any ideas?

Doh! :lol: Just found it on Suppliers Forum. :D It's not a forum for suppliers (as I thought) but forum detailing supplier info. Like most newbies still finding my way around.

Hi, fairly new to forum and looking for some more information. Went through the forums with my cold start issues. Found the common symptoms and to get it working have disconnected the Cold Start valve. Starts (albeit sluggishly) when cold but it's back on the road. According to the other issues we are looking at replacing the coolant temp sensor. Given that none of them look as though the have ever been replaced I'm going to replace them all. My question is - does anyone have any part codes for each one? A tremendous source of information guys, this has helped a complete novice lots. Great to have the rado back on the road - beats having to drive the missus's Corsa :D

Thanks, totally confused - but then I'm no mechanic :( The radiator does have a connection for the expansion host - hidden round the side - doh! Anyway replace the rad and all the hoses apart from top hose. I think you are probably correct - mk2 golf will probably fit. When looking for a hose to connect I found an Audi A6 hose. This came with the t-piece - which I no longer need but interestingly it fits perfectly. Pity about the t-piece. Put the old top hose on to test and looking good. Noticed a small leak which is either the new water pump or PAS. Suspect the former as it is more like water but drips off the PAS onto the floor. May need to check all fittings. The PAS is too tight - screaming wildly as I turn the wheel so need my mate to come back and check this. Never a dull momment :D

Further checking this forum and I see that I need the rad top hose + expansion tank breather as seen in this thread - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=23856&hilit=expansion+tank+hose It is hose no.2 . Need to know if anyone knows where I could get one without having to purchase the full set of SAMCOs.

Thanks mate, did check that the part nos matched and they did. Bit puzzled by this and check on the forums. I did notice what looked like a t-joint on the top hose leading to the expansion tank in a couple of coolant issues raised on this forum. So my question is - Does the expansion tank top hose fit into the top hose of the radiator? I'm no mechanic so if anyone knows..... :help:

On flea bay - seller volksbit_england. Reasonable price and fitted perfectly apart from the issue with where the hose from the expansion tank should go. My suspicion is that it somehow connects into the top hose but hoping someone on here will confirm.

Looking for some advice, having problems with the rado. Been losing coolant, getting very hot. Decided to check all hoses and replace those all. On removing the top hose from the radiator the connection broke off. From looking at the inside of the hose it probably was already broken. Got a new radiator and fitted it all up. So now I've a new radiator, all hoses connected except for top hose and the one from the expansion tank. And this is the problen. The expansion hose fitted into the radiator at the left hand side just under the Top Hose. The new radiator does not have this. Checked the part nos with old one and they match. Going through the forums it looks as though I should connect to the Top Hose using some sort of t-piece connector. Anyone got any ideas how this works? Do I need some sort of coupler to join the hoses?