ben16v 0 Posted December 19, 2003 just had my car back after head gasket done & skimming etc... it feels sound but on my way home (20miles) the oil temp went upto 124 and coolant temp was right over halfway...it used to sit just below!!! is this ok?? i`m assuming the engine will behave slightly differently to how it was!! also the dash needles started to jump when wipers went or i flashed my lights...bad earth??? cheers glad to have it back though!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRINGOG60 0 Posted December 19, 2003 124C is to high mate unless your abosoloutly caining the cr*p ou to if- doesnt sound like they have done the head gasket properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 19, 2003 The jumpy needles could be the reason for the high temperature readings also, assuming there isn't an airlock in the coolant system. Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted December 19, 2003 i had head gasket set fitted, oil seals and a full decoke??? its a reputable vw specialist & i got years warranty-should i take it back??? only had it back for half a day- so havnt had time to check coolant etc....wot could cause jumping needles etc?? will drive it tomorrow then check everything but i thought the reading were a bit out-anything else i need to look at?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaiosG60 PWR 0 Posted December 19, 2003 Ben you didnt tell me it went up to 124c, thats to high! Should idealy ever get that high. Mate if it does it again take it strait back to AVW where you had the work done. I doubt they have made a mistake they have a good repuation, but you never know! See-ya at home for xmas Ben, hopefully you'll have it sorted by then! :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted December 19, 2003 the car feels great...lots more power from 2500rpm which it didnt have before....makes me feel like its an electrical problem!! the battery went flat whilst it was standing and the dash did some funny things.... flashing hazards and resetting everything-dunno if thats got anything to do with it!!! i dunno-!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted December 19, 2003 I'd say it's most likely related, yep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted December 19, 2003 does it have any earths on the head..maybe one is loose or missed off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookyvr6 0 Posted December 20, 2003 I had the head gasket, de-coke, piston rings etc. done recently as well. Both water and Oil temps changed after the work. Oil went from average of 116 to a steady 112 now (116 when thrashing the nuts off). Think temp sits at 90. Will take time to bed-in but I agree, 124 sounds high. May be linked to the electric probs? Accurate readings? Best of luck... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riki 0 Posted December 20, 2003 I am sure there is an earth that goes onto either the end rocker cover bolt or the end coolant housing. ( double nut) Its been a while since ive seen one in the flesh. Anyway if these are not conected/broken/loose, the instruments go all over the shop. I wouldnt worry about the coolant guage siiting just over half too much. The oil temp is very high though. My initial thoughts are electrical though. Could be air locked though (cooling system) and as a result you are not getting enough flow through the oil cooler. i know its a long shot but possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted December 20, 2003 will check earths again...they looked fine at a glance. but it seems to have calmed down now... on normal daily drive today it sat at 104-6 and no needles jumping??? not gonna get a chance for a proper run till monday but (touch wood) it`ll be ok!! coolant etc fine when i checked , how can i check for an air lock and how do you get rid of one?? cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
