'overheating'

[tedmcedd]

so my rocco decides its overheating randomly when it really isnt.... I was told by a garage that it was the temp sender... i went to a local VW suppliers and they sold me a 'single pin' temp sender.... I havent a haynes yet, or know anything about 'roccos really! how is this changed over? where does it go!!?? lol its a little brass thing.... is it the right one?? lol

seriously havent a clue!!

help appreciated!!

oh, its an '84 storm, 1.8 gti engine....

any ideas if its right?? how to change it!!

thanks!!

Ed

[GTXTRA]

it fits into the bottom corner of the radiator as you look into engine bay with the battery infront of you, look out for the thing with a wire/plug attached to it.

[hiltow]

Viewed with the bonnet up, on the right-hand side of your engine block you'll see a metal flange where the water exitst he block to go the haeter etc. The sensor screws into the back of this flange - you'll see the single wire running to it.

All you need is a socket to remove it and it's an easy (though messy) job. Unless you drain off all your engine coolant, it will spew out of the hole everywhere when you take out the old sensor - if you're quick enough you can plug it with a finger whilst you line up the new sensor to screw it in. Screwing in the new sensor is a bit awkward as the pressure of the water coming out makes it tricky to get it to take the thread. Tighten to the right torque, top back up your coolant, start thenengine a check for leaks - you're then sorted.

[Old Mac Rocco]

Hope this helps, sometimes a picture is a lot clearer to understand.

Good luck.

[GTXTRA]

Misread!

[PeteGLi]

In Fig 2.2 in the picture above, the sender may well be in the top of the flange rather than the bottom.

[tedmcedd]

hmmm... ok!! think i may have it!! ill take a pic tomorrow!! lol

thanks everyone!!

Ed

[tedmcedd]

is this the right thing??



Ed

[bensspares]

hi.

check the coolant level in expansion tank isnt low.