Boiling up!!

[powell]

Originally Posted by kaiser

If all is well with cap and thread and no cracks in the plastic, it sounds like a head gasket leaking combustion pressure into the coolant, forcing fluid out.
Do a test.

Deep down that's what I'm thinking but no other signs

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[dbt01]

Mine did that once, and only once, when I first bought the car and knew no better.

• Expansion tank was over-filled "up to the neck".
• Fan did not work at the low speed, because of a failed resistor.
• Wrong cap fitted (not 1.4)

Loads of fluid spurting out when it hit 105 deg., since there is not really an overflow mechanism on the 260; it just blows!

Replaced cap
Replaced resistor
Correctly filled to the MAX mark

... 3 years later AOK.

[powell]

Originally Posted by DavidBytheway

Mine did that once, and only once, when I first bought the car and knew no better.

• Expansion tank was over-filled "up to the neck".
• Fan did not work at the low speed, because of a failed resistor.
• Wrong cap fitted (not 1.4)

Loads of fluid spurting out when it hit 105 deg., since there is not really an overflow mechanism on the 260; it just blows!

Replaced cap
Replaced resistor
Correctly filled to the MAX mark

... 3 years later AOK.

I have new caps on order..
Collecting water pump today.
Thermostat will be here Monday.
I'll get a new resistor just incase..
I assume they the same resistors as normal 1.8 or v6 zt's??

Also.. Where can I get the auxiliary belt from please..?

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[powell]

Originally Posted by DavidBytheway

P.S. If you haven't already, join the Two-Sixties where a lot of technical and well-informed information, targeted solely on 260's is always available.

No I haven't yet.. How you go about it?

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[dbt01]

Originally Posted by powell

No I haven't yet.. How you go about it?

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You can take a look at the Two Sixties forum, although you need to join to read anything that may be of help in this case.

Your belt should be available at any good motor factor:
Gates part number 6PK2373 (the ones I use)
DAYCO 6PK2375 part number 5060935
Continental Contitech 6PK2370

Belt is the same as for the VW Passat 2.3 V5 with air con (2000 onwards)

David

[dbt01]

Originally Posted by powell

I'll get a new resistor just incase..
I assume they the same resistors as normal 1.8 or v6 zt's??

Jules at http://jmacars.co.uk/ is the guy to help you there. ([email protected]).

David

[stevestrat]

Originally Posted by powell

Also heater seems to be constantly blowing hot.. Could this be related??

The heaters are notorious for having a mind of their own. One you get yourself sorted over on the 260s club an upgraded heater valve is available through the club shop.

[powell]

Originally Posted by stevestrat

The heaters are notorious for having a mind of their own. One you get yourself sorted over on the 260s club an upgraded heater valve is available through the club shop.

All registered on the 260s club and the heater valve on order atm...

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[ND23]

Originally Posted by powell

................ Although heater still blows out hot air..

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There is a 'fix' for this 260 related problem posted over on the Two-Sixties site.

[powell]

Originally Posted by ND23

There is a 'fix' for this 260 related problem posted over on the Two-Sixties site.

I just need to find it, but it's easier to find information here lol..

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