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1999 Volkswagen Beetle Overheating

Tiny
CRMMOMOF3
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 142,112 MILES
We have replaced radiator, thermostat, water pump, timing belt and goose neck. What could be the problem?
Thursday, March 27th, 2014 AT 6:10 PM

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Tiny
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Pressure check coolant system for internal leak like a head gasket.
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 7:11 AM
Tiny
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There are 3 little green fuses on top of the battery. Remove them and check them for burnt terminals.

If the fuses are OK, check your cooling fans by applying battery power to the fan harness plugs. The fans could be burnt out.

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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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Are you getting coolant flow BACK into the reservoir when the engine is running? You might have an air pocket in the engine.

Sample of good flow:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJN3biTfdGE

Sample of bad flow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thcwatH_BpI

If you have NO flow... check the small return hose for blockage (since you have a new water pump, it is doubtful that your pump is bad).

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Sunday, March 30th, 2014 AT 9:04 AM

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