Hi guys, thanks for the add
Just bought my first mk7, it's a 1.6tdi bluemotion (not the quickest I know but just after a good commuter atm..)
The previous owner had done some (ahem) 'off-roading' and I've had to replace/repair most of the front end to get it back roadworthy.
I have replaced the rad pack with new (aftermarket) but does anyone know if I'll need to flush the system before use as I'd heard that when intercoolers fail (this one was ripped off) they can contaminate the cooling system with oil??
I've yet to fully reassemble the coolant system yet, just thought I'd ask first...
Also, the expansion tank looks grey to me...will that be oil in the coolant? Or are some of the tanks a grey shade from new? (Some look grey on Google images, some don't?!). The 1/2 gallon of old coolant that came out of the old radiator looked clean (just light pink). I guess it's just the greyness of the expansion tank that has me concerned..
TIA and apologies for essay!
Just bought my first mk7, it's a 1.6tdi bluemotion (not the quickest I know but just after a good commuter atm..)
The previous owner had done some (ahem) 'off-roading' and I've had to replace/repair most of the front end to get it back roadworthy.
I have replaced the rad pack with new (aftermarket) but does anyone know if I'll need to flush the system before use as I'd heard that when intercoolers fail (this one was ripped off) they can contaminate the cooling system with oil??
I've yet to fully reassemble the coolant system yet, just thought I'd ask first...
Also, the expansion tank looks grey to me...will that be oil in the coolant? Or are some of the tanks a grey shade from new? (Some look grey on Google images, some don't?!). The 1/2 gallon of old coolant that came out of the old radiator looked clean (just light pink). I guess it's just the greyness of the expansion tank that has me concerned..
TIA and apologies for essay!