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

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

yes just done it again !

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.

still under warranty so suppose it will have to go back

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

fitted by the people who supplied the engine

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...

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.

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

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

oh b*gg*er