Re: '85 scirocco

[ChuckKuecker <ckuecker@mcs.net>]

At 23:41 5/13/97 +0800, you wrote:

>I've heard that the water pump impeller can come loose from the 
>shaft, causing overheating.  Another more common problem is to 
>replace the thermostat.  If the fan belt that turns the water pump is 
>too loose it could overheat (I don't know if you have a/c or power 
>steering).  The radiator could have a blockage.  A real unusual thing 
>could be a over-soft radiator (upper or lower) hose collapsing and 
>cutting off water circulation.
>
The Bentley manual has a test for a loose impeller - you stick a screwdriver
in through a hose opening and
wiggle the pulley - if this happens, it's just like the water pump belt is gone!

Chuck Kuecker

ckuecker@mcs.net

'83 Scirocco
'58 Ghia Convert
'67 Bug
'63 Bug
'91 Vanagon


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