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cliiff -> 2003 Jetta GLS overheating (4/17/2008 1:48:39 PM)
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Hi,
Newbie here, so bear with me.
My wife just returned from shopping, and said that the temperature indicator and a 'water' indicator showed up on her dashboard. I know there is a red thermometer-looking indicator, but I am not aware of any low-water indicator.
Anyway, i went out to the garage and started the car.
The temperature gauge stayed at the normal 190 degree mark for about 10 minutes. The radiator fans were not spinning either.
I then gave the car a little gas to increase the engine rpms, and I could see the temp gauge rise toward 260 degrees. The radiator fans starting spinning at that time.
To avoid any engine damage, I shut the car off and checked the engine compartment.
I could hear gurgling noises, like the coolant was boiling.
I could not see any evident leaks, and check all cooling hoses that I could see.
I am thinking that it may be a stuck thermostat.
Any ideas or recommenations?
Is it easy to replace a thermostat on these cars? I have some basic mechanical experience, and do not want to bring it to a shop right now, because I am unemployed at the moment.
Thanks!
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