cooling

[alex_cupra]

guys

i had a new water pump (with cam belt and tensioners) fitted on monday.

i know this is common so to those who've had it done, does the new kit result in excessive cooling?

normally my engine will warm up after 5-10 mins of sub 3k rpm driving, and then stay at 90 degrees no matter what sort of driving i'm doing.

since the change it's struggled to get up to 90 and has even cooled down if i've been sat at some lights or been caught in traffic so i'm just iddleing along at 2k rpm.

is this normal? anyone else had the same?

 

[traumapat]

mine didnt do this.... might be an air bubble?

 

[traumapat]

check the level in your expansion tank over the next few days... may need a top up?

 

[Leigh15]

If the fault continues, your thermostat may be faulty

 

[Stan 24v]

Vag-com will tell you if you have any faults too.

 

[DPJ]

.........

is this normal?

 

[alex_cupra]

figured as much, getting plugged in back at psi on friday. hopefully just a dodgy temp sensor.

anyone know where the sensor is loacted? before/after the stat?

 

[Stan 24v]

Its part of the thermostat iirc. Andy will sort you out mate, top bloke. He did my 24v conversion on my Corrado, its on his website.