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I drove over 1,000 mile trip. I took the costal route, US 101, elevation change of 1.5 to 2 K. The temp gauge was slightly off center, I did not hear the fan when I stopped the car on several occasions to check the engine. On return trip, I wired the ground wire from fan directly to ground on batter...

Thanks! I just changed out the line. I also cleared out the hole going to the reservoir also cleared the inlet to the radiator. I still have the issue of fan not coming on. I have read your post. Changed out radiator temperature sensor, checked the wiring changed out two connectors, one on the radia...

Thanks for the input, I will check the overflow line.

Mathius and Colby, you guys are a life saver. I did put the car on a ramp so that the radiator was at the highest point compared to the rest of the cooling system. Then I squeezed the bottom and then followed by top radiator hoses in sequence. The procedure produced burp's in the system, air bubbles...

Thanks for the reply. On your second part of your response. I am assuming with the reservoir cap open, squeeze the bottom hose and work my way up to upper hose correct? I have also checked the overflow hose from radiator to reservoir for blockage. On your first part of your response, yes my head gas...

I am new to the forum. I have a 81 Jetta diesel, that I have owned and operated. I am having a overheating problem. Gone through the cooling system, replaced thermostat, hoses ok. I drained out coolant and flushed out with water. Might have introduced air not sure. Have run the engine in idle withou...