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Golf 1.8 Mk III SE (same as GL.. ADZ engine) not starting.. help!!
On Sep 4, 3:54*pm, PeterD > wrote:
> > What is the best way to determine if the engine is fried on the cheap? > > > I am just uploading a clip of smoke to youtube now. > > That's a major ouch... > > Check a good parts store for a 'products of combustion in coolant' test > kits. They are inexpensive (disposable) and will tell you if you are > getting blow-by past the head gasket. Another test is to do this (it is > not an absolutely foolproof test...) > > 1. With engine cold, remove radiator cap to ensure there is no pressure > in the cooling system. Replace cap. > 2. Start engine and idle for about 30 seconds MAX. > 3. Check for pressure in the cooling system... If there is pressure, > then there is probably a problem. No pressure do steps 4 and 5. > 4. Start engine and idle for about 2 minutes seconds MAX. > 5. Check for pressure in the cooling system... If there is pressure, > then there may be a problem. No pressure usually indicates that there is > no leakage past the head gasket. > > Also, for grins, disconnect the battery, let it sit for a few (say 10) > minutes and reconnect to reset the ECM. Thanks Peter. I tried steps 1 to 5 above - no significant pressure. Taking the car to the garage today, I can't afford any work but they said they would take a look. Contemplating K-seal.. |
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