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1998 Volkswagen Golf Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Thermostat, Water pump.
Mileage: 90,000 miles.

Asked on January 4, 2013

Volkswagen Golf Radiator Problem

What causes the car to overheat ?
Starts after a few minutes the temperature begins to rise.
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Replied on January 4, 2013

thermostat bad, clogged radiator or bad water pump which is a common failure of the impeller breaking off

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 4, 2013

The impeller problem is with the 1999 and newer models (A4's)... not the A3's.

Still worth checking though if the other suggestions check out fine.

Thomas.

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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