Page 1 of 2
Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 3:55 pm
by 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
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 4:40 pm
by loud
coolant!
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 5:13 pm
by Joz
That's really what I thought too..
Is that something I can buy at a petrol station?
And are there several types?
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 6:15 pm
by 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.
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 6:21 pm
by Joz
Will do
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:21 pm
by Tim_GTi
If it's just dipping below minimum, just top it up with water.
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:21 pm
by 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!
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 10:24 pm
by Joz
Oh, good to know
Cheers guys!
Your all so helpfull^^ Love Uk-polos!
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 11:07 pm
by 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
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 11:47 pm
by POLOZ
Jeff GTi wrote: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?
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 8:18 am
by 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?
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 7:12 pm
by Tim_GTi
Joz wrote: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!
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 10:07 pm
by Joz
Click it!
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 12:22 am
by 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...
Re: Problem on GTi. Prob easy one
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:08 am
by 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.