1.8T engine cured!!

[Briggo]

Hi All,

I have been flicking through this thread and am keen to add something to the coolant on our 1.8T for all the reasons previously stated. As good as Wondarweld sounds however, from what I've read elsewhere, it is not compatible with cooling systems that use antifreeze! Whilst I appreciate that warmer countries may be able to get away with not using it I wouldn't want to try that here!!

I didn't read every post in all 13 pages so apologies if I've missed something (no time to read all that AND start dinner!) so wondered if anyone is using that here or is everyone plumping for another product!

I've attached a screenshot of the product info from the Halfords website that shows the compatibility info.

Any opinions gratefully received!!

[kaiser]

I would use it as described. That is leave in for 2 days. I left the thermostat in there however. Drain and flush. But I would only use if confident that the leak was indeed internal. I doubt that it will cure hgf.

[Briggo]

Originally Posted by kaiser

I would use it as described. That is leave in for 2 days. I left the thermostat in there however. Drain and flush. But I would only use if confident that the leak was indeed internal. I doubt that it will cure hgf.

Hi Kaiser,

Cheers for the info - I wouldn't try and use it to cure HGF, we've just had it done and want to try minimise the chance of it happening again! Having read your posts at the beginning of the thread you have clearly had success with it - when you refilled your cooling system did you have to use antifreeze? I just wondered if the good work done by two days of use would be undone when antifreeze is used when refilling the system?

[kaiser]

Originally Posted by Briggo

Hi Kaiser,

Cheers for the info - I wouldn't try and use it to cure HGF, we've just had it done and want to try minimise the chance of it happening again! Having read your posts at the beginning of the thread you have clearly had success with it - when you refilled your cooling system did you have to use antifreeze? I just wondered if the good work done by two days of use would be undone when antifreeze is used when refilling the system?

Yes, I use antifreeze. Green glycol, mainly for corrosion protection. Never had any isses. When, I rebuilt the engine, - found that coolant must also have leaked from the water gallery into the oil. Insufficient sealing of block at sump, from the factory. There is another thread with pictures.

[Briggo]

Originally Posted by kaiser

Yes, I use antifreeze. Green glycol, mainly for corrosion protection. Never had any isses. When, I rebuilt the engine, - found that coolant must also have leaked from the water gallery into the oil. Insufficient sealing of block at sump, from the factory. There is another thread with pictures.

You wouldn't happen to have a link to the other thread with pictures please? It would be very much appreciated!!

[kaiser]

Knock yourself out!

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[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by kaiser

Knock yourself out!

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Festive greetings Guido!

What became of those new head bolts I handed over to you at JB?

Merry Christmas

[kaiser]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Festive greetings Guido!

What became of those new head bolts I handed over to you at JB?

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you too!
The bolts are in, and doing sterling service, so far. Actually the once I used in the rebuild. What happened with the thermos?
The bearing is still in it's package, as the old is still, excuse the pun, bearing up!

But it won't last much longer, strange sounds on corners!!

And a healthy and happy New Year to you and yours!

[Briggo]

Originally Posted by kaiser

Knock yourself out!

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...archid=7596563

Top man!

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by kaiser

Merry Christmas to you too!
The bolts are in, and doing sterling service, so far. Actually the once I used in the rebuild. What happened with the thermos?
The bearing is still in it's package, as the old is still, excuse the pun, bearing up!

But it won't last much longer, strange sounds on corners!!

And a healthy and happy New Year to you and yours!

Guido best wishes to K for the new year

Thanks for the update about the bolts and the bearing will be there too for when the V8 needs it
The new thermostats and the housings are now on another channel being road tested and awaiting reports with that project.
Bye for now Guido. I must dash. Be lucky!