Volkswagen Golf coolant getting low, then returns once the header cap is taken off

Car: Volkswagen Golf
Variant: GT TDi 2.0
Model Year: 2005

Categories: Leaks & Noises

i have a question about my Golf, the head gasket has just been changed, but while driving the coolant gets too low, the warning light comes on i open the header tank filler and the coolant returns and the car is fine sometimes i have to replace a small amount of coolant any suggestions please? i also cant see any obvious leaks, and their is no white scum in the engine or filler cap...many thanks

Posted: Jan 13, 2011 (13 years ago)

Dean Tanner

Points: 2

Was the head skimmed / checked ? Could try bleeding cooling system . If not that get a pressure test to see if it shows any external leaks and if still not right , get a sniff test ( block test ) to see if head / gasket is o.k.

Posted Jan 13, 2011 (13 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,685

thanks for that il check it many thanks

Posted Jan 14, 2011 (13 years ago)

Dean Tanner

Points: 2

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