roo 0 Posted July 20, 2006 You haven't mentioned what engine you have, but it sounds to me like the temperature sensor that cuts the radiator fan in isn't working properly and consequently your coolant is boiling over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Stan 24v 0 Posted July 20, 2006 You haven't mentioned what engine you have Judging from his username, I'd say a G60 ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz2004 0 Posted July 20, 2006 Before you go fitting a new stat might be worth replacing the bottle lid I had a similar problem with my 16V and it turned out to be a worn o ring on the cap. It can happen from overfilling the water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zacon 0 Posted July 21, 2006 Feel the radiator / use a ir termometer if you have one after running the engine for a while. If it's cold to the touch, replace the thermostat, otherwise not. If the fan never goes on, check for a faulty thermoswitch by shorting the outer pins on the connector. The connector is on the lower left of the radiator. The fan should go on by doing this, if so replace the thermoswitch. Keep in mind that the thermoswitch won't kick in if the radiator doesn't get hot. You should check the gasket on the expansion tank cap though, it should really never surge up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteTDI 0 Posted July 21, 2006 if the bottom hose is only warmish and its overheating i whould change the thermostat first, sounds like its not fully opening Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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MurphG60 0 Posted August 28, 2006 Sounds like you have sorted the problem then or if not at least found the problem.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites