Problem on GTi. Prob easy one

[Joz]

While changing some light bulbs today, I spotted a possible dangerous problem;



What is that white container?

Also, the level is low of whatever it contains

[loud]

coolant!

[Joz]

That's really what I thought too..

Is that something I can buy at a petrol station?

And are there several types?

[POLOZ]

Yeh it is a coolant reservoir

Best is to nip down your local dealer and buy a lite of G12, dont think they are very expensive.

[Joz]

Will do

[Tim_GTi]

If it's just dipping below minimum, just top it up with water.

[BennoGTi]

Just for future reference, the handbook recomends to top it up with clean water as a temporary measure if suitable coolant is not available

EDIT:: Ah Tim just beat me to it!

[Joz]

Oh, good to know Cheers guys!

Your all so helpfull^^ Love Uk-polos!

[Jeff GTi]

What the hell is that pipe going from the wing to the firewall around the coolant tank, never seen a GTi with that

[POLOZ]

What the hell is that pipe going from the wing to the firewall around the coolant tank, never seen a GTi with that

Always wondered that myself Only left-hand-drive polo gti's have them?

[Joz]

I have no idea XD

I really should get more knowledge around my engine..

Anyhow, If you want I can upload a much lager pic?

[Tim_GTi]

I have no idea XD

I really should get more knowledge around my engine..

Anyhow, If you want I can upload a much lager pic?

Do it, we're intrigued!

[Joz]

Click it!

[LeMeph]

wtf... is that boost hose??

i am very tired but if my eyes dont decieve me that appears to be running into the inlet manifold...

[chris meardon]

That is interesting.

Part number is kind of visible so some clever person may be able to look it up and see what it is. Looks like its going into the car.

It looks like its going into the bulkhead so may be something to do with the heater matrix or A/C which has to be in a different place on RHD due to the steering wheel and pedals being on that side.