She has Gone....

[runamuk]

It has G12 in it bro. And some slurry it would appear!

That engine has low ks and is fresh. I reckon she hammers too.

All indicatiors worked before it left here mate. Did you get the bottom half of the steering clamshell? The clockspring could be catching on the indicator?

Nah mate, aint got that bit yet.

I was going to flush it out yesterday arvo, but the weather here this week is crap and I don't have an undercover garage.

What is the best stuff to use to clean the oil out? Someone on the tex says theres detergents you can use, or is there special radiator cleaner?

Ah, there she sits under wet WA skies...

[pommy_golfer]

Runamuk,

Sad but happy to see the pick of me Ol' VR.... She still looks very tidy.....

Listen mate, i wouldnt do the flush yourself. Go to a radiator specialist and get them to do it. They know what they are doing and will use industrial strength flushing agent..... the stuff you get off the shelf isnt up to the job, from my experience you will be wasting your time. Just make sure that the stuff they use is not too Alkaline or acidic (you could damage the Aluminum head)...

If Matt put all the bits from the other engine on there then everything is new...

-New radiator
-new thermostat
-new thermostat housing
-new sensors(all three)
-new fan module switch(under water bottle)
-new oil cooler

The indicator stalk doesnt flick back up when you go left......was like that when i bought it....

cheers

p.s I should take my signature pic of your car off dont you think..LOL!!

Thierry

[runamuk]

Hey mate, just a question... She's been in a front end prang hasn't she? It's got a GL front grille, and the plastic over the radiator is new, and the bonnet spaces aren't even.

I called a couple of places about getting the radiator done, seems a bit pricey for bugger all work, it's all labour. I'll speak to Joe and see if he can source some decent cleaner. I've changed radiators on cars before so I should be sweet doing a flush.

Runamuk,

Sad but happy to see the pick of me Ol' VR.... She still looks very tidy.....

Listen mate, i wouldnt do the flush yourself. Go to a radiator specialist and get them to do it. They know what they are doing and will use industrial strength flushing agent..... the stuff you get off the shelf isnt up to the job, from my experience you will be wasting your time. Just make sure that the stuff they use is not too Alkaline or acidic (you could damage the Aluminum head)...

If Matt put all the bits from the other engine on there then everything is new...

-New radiator
-new thermostat
-new thermostat housing
-new sensors(all three)
-new fan module switch(under water bottle)
-new oil cooler

The indicator stalk doesnt flick back up when you go left......was like that when i bought it....

cheers

p.s I should take my signature pic of your car off dont you think..LOL!!

Thierry

[pommy_golfer]

I dont think she has been in a front end prang, unless it was a very light one? the legs are straight and front panel very straight. It is a Cl grill and have no idea why that is on there? but again was on there when i got it. No overheating probs so far?

[runamuk]

Nah mate, just the coolant light. Just had a wicked thrash on my lunch break.

God I love owning a VR6

[pommy_golfer]

haha! enjoy it..but do keep an eye on it, its almost necessary to check everytime before you drive it, not just because i know the car, but just to be on the safe side.

what temp does the gauge sit at?

[runamuk]

Right in the middle, goes down a bit on the freeway.

[MattyT]

Just as it should

[Golf Loon]

That new motor is good man, I gave it a good go here and it doesn`t overheat.

The light is probably the sensor being confused by residual oil in the system.

10L cooling system is fun to flush

Glad you are enjoying VR6 ownership.

[runamuk]

I just washed her... sorry, have to whore





Goddamn I love this car. Thanks Matt and Thierry... I'll treat her well.