Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking cooling system for leaks
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Cooling system tester -V.A.G 1274 B- |
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Adapter for cooling system tester -V.A.G 1274/8- |
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Adapter for cooling system tester -V.A.G 1274/9- |
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Open cap -arrow- on coolant
expansion tank. |
Engine at operating temperature. |
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. Risk of scalding to
skin and body parts.Wear protective gloves.Wear eye protection.Release
pressure by covering cap of coolant expansion tank with a cloth and
opening it carefully. |
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Fit cooling system tester -V.A.G 1274 B- with adapter -V.A.G 1274/8-
on coolant expansion tank. |
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Using hand pump on tester, build up a pressure of approx.
1.0 bar. |
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If this pressure is not maintained, locate and rectify
leaks. |
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Checking pressure relief valve in filler cap |
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Place cooling system tester -V.A.G 1274 B- with adapter -V.A.G 1274/9-
on filler cap. |
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Build up pressure using hand pump of cooling system tester. |
The pressure relief valve must open at a pressure of
1.6…1.8 bar. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Refractometer -T10007 A-
Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-
Hose clip pliers -VAS 634 ...
Other materials:
Changing headlights over from driving on left to driving on right (gas
discharge headlights)
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive
country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This
is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with
the asymmetric low beam headlights.
Note
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Control unit in dash panel insert -J285-
2 -
Telephone microphone -R38-
Installed in front section of roof console
Removing and installing
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Preparation for changing a wheel
→ Wheel bolts
→ Lifting the vehicle with the jack
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