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im not a mechanic but got a polo :D "thermo"
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 4:06 pm
by adummy
jus got a mk4 polo and havin trouble with overheatin
my fan wasnt workin but changed the little sensor in the radiator and that works a treat now but im still overheatin
the bottom hose is red hot and the top hose is stone cold and reading up on the forum is sounds like it could be the thermostat
but i dont know where it is lol so could someone please tell me (a picture would be a great help)
Re: im not a mechanic but got a polo :D "thermo"
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 4:36 pm
by dragon_green
adummy wrote:jus got a mk4 polo and havin trouble with overheatin
No you didn't, that's a Mk5.
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 5:37 pm
by adummy
sorry
meant to type mk5
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:56 pm
by jonnopolo
Yes it's deffo a dodgy thermostat - no doubt shut in 'closed' position as per your description. It is situated on the left hand end of the cylinder head. As well as a new 'stat, you'll need a new sealing ring. Torque setting for the 2 bolts are 7lbs. Make sure you insert 'stat the correct way round when refitting. HTH.
By the way, what colour green is that? I quite like it; you don't see many in that shade.
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:54 pm
by adummy
thx for the info big help
ill check it out tomorrow
the colour of it is citrus luks brilliant in the sun but not so good on gloomy days lol
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 11:48 pm
by jonnopolo
Sorry I don't have any pics of the exact location, but the 'stat is located behind the DIS Module (what the plug leads go into) & it's the part which has 2 hoses.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 11:15 pm
by adummy
changed ma thermo today and its now running sweet
thanks for your help mate
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 7:34 pm
by jonnopolo
Glad to help.