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1999 Volkswagen Beetle Overheating
1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
142,112 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
CRMMOMOF3
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We have replaced radiator, thermostat, water pump, timing belt and goose neck. What could be the problem?
Mar 27, 2014 at 11:10 AM
HMAC300
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pressure check coolant system for internal leak like a head gasket.
Mar 28, 2014 at 12:11 AM
EXOVCDS
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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.
Thomas
Mar 28, 2014 at 11:28 AM
EXOVCDS
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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).
Thomas
Mar 30, 2014 at 2:04 AM
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