running problems

[simony]

had replacement engine fitted 3 months ago now got similar probs as befoe i.e rough running excess pressure in header tank

[docklad]

Head gasket probably. Has it been bled so water comes out of radiator?

[simony]

yes just done it again !

[docklad]

pressure in the header can only be a couple of things. I'm inclined to go for HG. Doesn't help but it's not such a big job. I got a gasket for approx 40quid. head skimmed another 40, labour? self! and if you do have head skimmed remember to buy a gasket with two holes, possibly three. I learned that the hard way.

[simony]

still under warranty so suppose it will have to go back

[docklad]

was it fitted for you by the same spanner monkey who purchased it?

[simony]

fitted by the people who supplied the engine

[toomanytoys]

What engine?? (IIRC you have a 1.9 DG petrol...)

If wbx (petrol) then cant skim heads, (not in the traditional sense)

BUT... 3 months on a recon engine... WARRANTY???

If the pressure cap is a know good quality one (available from Brickwerks) , thermostat good and working (no silly temps showing??) then its prob a head seal problem or poss a cracked head if its been reworked and machined too much...

[docklad]

VW sponges or general monkeys? What did the engine come out of? Was it a running vehicle or not? Was it tested? Too many sharks take us van lovers for granted.

[simony]

its 1.9 dg was df ! with recent brickwerks header tank and cap

[docklad]

strongly leaning towards crack in head. That or HG......soz

[simony]

oh b*gg*er