GOLF MK1. HOW TO SOLVE COMMON OVERHEATING ISSUES (TIPS).

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The Golf mk1 cooling system can easily overheat if neglected, and not properly maintained. Here are some tips, as to what to check,if your mk1 is experiencing this.
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@alex-6710 Жыл бұрын

Pj🎉🎉 you have helped me so many times, thank you

@sienervanrensburg6644 2 жыл бұрын

Over heating can also be caused by not enough water/coolent in the system. Best way for filling up (what works for me) is to have the interior fan running on full and having the heat set up high as it helps getting coolent in the entire system.. Air-conditioned I believe is different entirely. Thank you for vid, it has helped me out with the different names for the sensors. Now just the coolent sensor...

@youngaux318 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Mr Paul!!!! Keep the content coming !!!!!!

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@saritacloete6805 11 ай бұрын

This is true, replaced thermostat 80 degree. And then replaced radiator fan, and also sensor. Saw that my fan did not go on. So I checked the radiator sensor it was a 95-90. So my radiator started pushing water out, as the fan did not switch on, looked on the old radiator sensor it was a 88-74 degree. Put back the old one as I knew it was not faulty. Put water in it, bleed it and after it reached I think it was about 84 degrees boom on went the radiator fan. Please guys listen to this good advice and save yourself a lot of headaches. You know your car. If it does not seem normal it is not normal.

@MaxGozo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi PJ all you videos is so helpful. I want to know if i can put 1.6 jetta 3 engin in polo classic 2007

@Tutterzoid 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Boet for pointing out about the 87 degrees for the thermostat .. now I know what to make sure I use :)

@lawrencemlotshwa3205 3 жыл бұрын

Love the content sir / can we plz have a golf review and things to check when buying a golf and which one is more reliable

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lawrence, thanks, and it's a pleasure. Thanks for the suggestion too. Will certainly consider it

@muchgreatness7497 2 жыл бұрын

I want to guess that you spent some time in South Africa....'Kruntchy' gave you away....So, Hello from Canada! Hope you're well! Great video!

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks, well I am from South Africa.

@muchgreatness7497 11 ай бұрын

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I love accents and yours is cool!

@sarelzecchin3700 Жыл бұрын

I want to ask a queation my jetta doesnt use any water and do serculate in town guage shows fine but on open road it goes up quite high but never boils or overheat Also there is not a lot of pressure in the bottle

@oldrichandrysek2709 Жыл бұрын

Excellent.. thank you!! Question: ...any experience of erratically water guage that shows rising temp starts even flashing red light when the water is actually not overboiling? I changed now 3x the top sensor with the one wire on it ...and face same problem. Changed both fan sensors and even thermostat too. Can you advise? Golf mk1 cabrio 1986 1800cc?

@pjs-golfmk1-diy Жыл бұрын

If you have replaced all those parts ,maybe time to check out the cluster in the dash..I also have an issue with mine working erratically,also replaced temp sensor ,but still the same.., I really don't want to fiddle on that cluster .will have to get someone in The know .I'm also thinking it could be an electrical issue like a bare wire touching metal somewhere..I thought it would be as simple as changing a sensor or removing corrosion on contacts ,but I still haven't solved mine.

@oldrichandrysek2709 Жыл бұрын

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you...instrument cluster next then...

@southafricasbassbassheadz2356 2 жыл бұрын

Hi bru i had experienced something weird last night my fan stopped working so i replaced it with a lukas thermostat 2pin and i checked wiring for relay and fuses are good getting power to the fan switch and fan but not kicking in automatically normally it should

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi .when you say not kicking in normally. Do u mean its not coming on at all,or coming on too late ..if it coming on too late make sure you have the right thermoswitch which should kick in around 92 degrees Celsius.. There should be that number stamped on the switch

@andrewmouton7861 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how to bleed the cooling system?

@pjs-golfmk1-diy Жыл бұрын

Hi have a look at this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9R3nLiXq9OrgmQ.html

@siphendulwezaza9384 3 жыл бұрын

Hi just a quick question, what might be the problem when your car engine gets hot quick and water needs to be added everyday

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 3 жыл бұрын

You either have an air lock in cooling system.. Or begin signs of a blown head gasket... Or you may have a water leak on the external parts of engine., like hoses, water pump...Welsh plug. You will have to hunt for it..

@reginaldthato7825 3 жыл бұрын

Can you install aftermarket air filter on a carb?

@raeezpather7058 Жыл бұрын

Yes Induction kit

@taposhikukutu7231 3 жыл бұрын

What is the normal operating temperature? I have the vdo gauge that shows temperature of the coolant so just want to know where it should be between because sometimes it goes over a 100 degrees Celsius

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 3 жыл бұрын

Well the vw engine operates at its optimum just before 100 degree Celsius... The Thermostat opens up at 87 degrees Celsius.. Fan comes in at around 92 degrees.. If you going way over 100 degrees have your thermo switch checked..

@nonsookeke3396 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy What about a thermostat with 87°C but it's corresponding thermoswitch is 97-102°C for a vw, what can you say about that?

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 2 жыл бұрын

@@nonsookeke3396 well the fan would just take a little longer to activate..

@raeezpather7058 Жыл бұрын

How can I contact you directly? I need advice asap on my 1989 fox please

@philliplabuschagne5508 2 жыл бұрын

Some mechanic's say that you must take out the thermostat and run the Golf1 with out it. Especially if you do lots of stuck in traffic stuff. As long as your fan kicks in at the right temperature. Manual choke cars they say you don't need a thermostat. Only on Electronic Choke cars this is not recommended. What is your take on that?

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 2 жыл бұрын

The Thermostat was put in an engine's cooling system for a specific purpose, so my take is, don't take it out. The car won't run at its optimum performance, and you can cause long term engine damage, and use more fuel etc.. I have a video on my channel about the Thermostat . You could view that one. I go into more detail therein

@anwarruiters9402 3 жыл бұрын

I took my thermostat out do you think it's good idea or what reason I took it out was the top hosing gets very hot and the bottom one by the thermostat is cool but it's still same now with the thermostat out my top water pipe is still hot any advice should I replace my water pump?

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 3 жыл бұрын

If u take off the thin pipe running to the filler bottle is there coolant coming through? .. That's a sign of the water pump being finished, or maybe u have an air lock.

@anwarruiters9402 3 жыл бұрын

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks I'll have a look tomorrow Morning

@zuhairkhan7603 Жыл бұрын

Hi boet ,completed all checks ,changed thermostat,water temp switch,new radiator,bled system ,new water pump and cleaned hoses yet still having overheating issues 😤what could it be ,pls assist

@pjs-golfmk1-diy Жыл бұрын

Hi,Have you thought of the possibility of blown top gasket? By the way have you replaced or checked the Thermoswitch on the radiator..This activates the fan at the right temp , usually around 92 /95 degree Celsius

@lordstark5292 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I bought a manifold from my mechanic my manifold had only 2 pipes and his 5, what I want to know is it possible for him to install it? On my car without any problems?

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi.. 5 pipes?.. I can't seem to picture that.. Are you referring to the intake mani..?

@lordstark5292 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy yes the one the carburetor is resting on... I think it's 4 pipes for water and the other pipe is for the master cylinder

@lordstark5292 2 жыл бұрын

Hello is it a good idea to install that manifold?

@matthewwoodward9740 2 жыл бұрын

Howzit What do I look for why my heat gauge not working?

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 2 жыл бұрын

Could be the fuse, or the connection behind cluster, or the sensor which is situated on the front of cylinder head. The wire could have come off, or corrosion causing a bad connection.

@matthewwoodward9740 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy OK lekka Thanks man will have a look at fuse but wire all good thanks again

@malingasbusiso7182 3 жыл бұрын

Been driving without any thermostat. Common cause of overheating is incorrect timing of the engine...

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 3 жыл бұрын

Driving without Thermostat seems fine, but it has so many disadvantages for the engine, causing damage.

@lukholoranelo7551 3 жыл бұрын

I did engine , ,now I notice water bottle is having oil

@pjs-golfmk1-diy 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lukholo,. I'm sorry to hear. It looks like your cylinder head gasket was not torqued down properly.. Unfortunately the head must come off again for inspection.. Could also be a fine crack in the head... Take to engineeers, if you able to, for inspection. All the best

@lukholoranelo7551 3 жыл бұрын

@@pjs-golfmk1-diy we did take it to them ,they polished it , they say it's the one that was there before ,