Diesel engine cooling system Volkswagen Golf 2

Description of the design of the engine cooling system
The cooling system is closed, liquid, with forced circulation of coolant from the pump. The cooling system contains a radiator, expansion tank, two-speed electric fan controlled...

Replacing the coolant
Set the air control lever on the instrument panel to the "heat" position. Unscrew the expansion tank cap. If the engine is hot, wait a minute before removing the cap. Disconnect...

Checking and replacing the radiator
Radiator check The method for checking the tightness of the radiator and the entire cooling system was described in the section devoted to gasoline engine . The expansion tank cap...

Checking the coolant level
There is a coolant level sensor installed in the expansion tank. In order to check the operation of the sensor, you can drain a little coolant so that its level falls below the...

Replacing the liquid pump
To replace the liquid pump, the following operations must be performed: Drain the cooling system. Loosen the generator fastening and remove the V-belt. Loosen the bolts 6 (figure...

Liquid pump repair
The liquid pump cannot be repaired. If it is faulty, it must be replaced. After removing the pump, make sure there are no signs of leaks on it (most often in the form of rusty...

Adjusting the V-belt tension
The V-belt should always be tensioned after replacing the coolant pump or crankshaft pulley. The V-belt tension should be adjusted periodically and also in cases of slippage...

Replacing the thermostat
The location of the thermostat installation is shown in figure 230 . It is located in the liquid pump body under the cover, which is installed using a circular sealing ring. The...

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