SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Volkswgn Jetta Overheating

Tiny
KMCGEADY
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 VOLKSWAGEN
97 Jetta overheating. Have taken a 97 Volkswagen Jetta GT in for overheating. $710.00 later, they have replaced upper radiator hose, water pump and timing belt. And it is still overheating. Have taken there (3) times in past 4 days, they claim the car is fine, but can not drive more than 5-10 miles before still overheating. Drove 7 miles at most and coolant boiling over into overflow. Claim need $200.00 for thermostat check/replacement. Am I an idiot? What do you suggest?
SPONSORED LINKS
Thursday, May 25th, 2006 AT 11:04 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
SDALTON19
  • MECHANIC
  • 87 POSTS
No your not an idiot it sounds to me like the shop you took it to didnt do they're job properley the first time as a rule of thumb in my shop anytime we do a water pump job a thermostat goes with it but I wouldnt take your car there again I would go somewhere else with a better reputation maybe more expensive but have them also check the engine with a CO (block tester) to see if the headgasket might be blown hopefully you just need a thermostat though its a shame the shop you took it to didnt do that in the first place though. Anyway hope this helps
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, May 25th, 2006 AT 8:41 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Overheat Content

Is Your Engine Cool Enough to Check?
VIDEO
Is Your Engine Cool Enough to Check?
Instructional repair video
Overheating Symptoms
GUIDE
Overheating Symptoms
An overheating engine is never a good thing to have happen. If the problem is caught quickly you can save the headache of a major engine repair. Knowing the information from...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links