Audi A2 Coolant Pressurised Problems
Hi same old story
2001 1.4tdi 106,000 miles full Mot unmarked bodywork
Coolant system pressurised - even after 3 days non use - does not de pressurise at all - fitted new blue cap on coolant bottle - release and Whoosh !
Top radiator hose always hard - gets hot but radiator and bottom hose always cold
Both Heater matrix pipes get hot - no heat in cabin
Webasto diesel heater fires up ( spray pipe freeze on sensor in front of radiator ! ) no heat in cabin
Have bled webasto - a little Air
Have bled radiator top hose - Air for 3 seconds
Gauge gets to 90 degrees - do over 60mph and rises - drop to under 60 mph -
back to 90 degrees
Could it be
Water pump - how to test
Thermostat
Heater matrix - garage flushed this and coolant system said not blocked ( car the same as before it went in !)
Cylinder head ???? - if It is this do not mind spending say £500
£100 skim head
£100 cylinder gasket kit
£200 local labour Newcastle
£100 other
ANYONE KNOW REPUTABLE HEAD SPECIALIST IN NEWCASTLE AREA ?
But will this solve problem - 2001 1.4tdi 106,000 miles full Mot unmarked bodywork no other problems - owned since May 2003 on 18000 miles
Would not like to sell like it is
Scrap ?
Part exchange ?
Actually runs okay if not pushed hard
How long after gauge reaches 90 degrees should heater start to work
Bet this is a common problem !!!
May just use for up to 20 mile trips in future !
Sniff test at local garage next
Cambelt and water pump changed 26,000 miles ago at Audi - had to force them to change pump - charged me but not convinced they did this - got car home and needed 2 litres pf G12 - WILL NEVER GO TO AUDI AGAIN
Any feedback appreciated
Hi same old story
2001 1.4tdi 106,000 miles full Mot unmarked bodywork
Coolant system pressurised - even after 3 days non use - does not de pressurise at all - fitted new blue cap on coolant bottle - release and Whoosh !
Top radiator hose always hard - gets hot but radiator and bottom hose always cold
Both Heater matrix pipes get hot - no heat in cabin
Webasto diesel heater fires up ( spray pipe freeze on sensor in front of radiator ! ) no heat in cabin
Have bled webasto - a little Air
Have bled radiator top hose - Air for 3 seconds
Gauge gets to 90 degrees - do over 60mph and rises - drop to under 60 mph -
back to 90 degrees
Could it be
Water pump - how to test
Thermostat
Heater matrix - garage flushed this and coolant system said not blocked ( car the same as before it went in !)
Cylinder head ???? - if It is this do not mind spending say £500
£100 skim head
£100 cylinder gasket kit
£200 local labour Newcastle
£100 other
ANYONE KNOW REPUTABLE HEAD SPECIALIST IN NEWCASTLE AREA ?
But will this solve problem - 2001 1.4tdi 106,000 miles full Mot unmarked bodywork no other problems - owned since May 2003 on 18000 miles
Would not like to sell like it is
Scrap ?
Part exchange ?
Actually runs okay if not pushed hard
How long after gauge reaches 90 degrees should heater start to work
Bet this is a common problem !!!
May just use for up to 20 mile trips in future !
Sniff test at local garage next
Cambelt and water pump changed 26,000 miles ago at Audi - had to force them to change pump - charged me but not convinced they did this - got car home and needed 2 litres pf G12 - WILL NEVER GO TO AUDI AGAIN
Any feedback appreciated