bluehaze

Well-Known Member

• Sep 5, 2011

• #1

I decided to change the metal header tank for the genuine plastic one to suit the 200tdi motor. However, I've noticed that the gauge says that the engine is running hotter then before the swap (at the end of the white) and uses a bit of coolant. Any thoughts?

Does the plastic tank make the engine run hotter? I suppose the metal one disperses the heat quicker.

The only plus side is that the heater pumps hot air out!!!!!!!

 

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Airways

New Member

• Sep 5, 2011

• #2

bluehaze said:

I decided to change the metal header tank for the genuine plastic one to suit the 200tdi motor. However, I've noticed that the gauge says that the engine is running hotter then before the swap (at the end of the white) and uses a bit of coolant. Any thoughts?

Does the plastic tank make the engine run hotter? I suppose the metal one disperses the heat quicker.

The only plus side is that the heater pumps hot air out!!!!!!!

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Mine doesn't. 200tdi with plastic header.

 

bluehaze

Well-Known Member

• Sep 5, 2011

• #3

Yours doesn't have hot air or lose coolant?

 

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Airways

New Member

• Sep 6, 2011

• #4

Mine does not run hotter, lose coolant and the heater works just fine!

When I converted from the NA to the 200 I basically swapped everything across.

 

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Rean

New Member

• Sep 6, 2011

• #5

sure you dont have any leaks,even small ones will make it run hotter, also good expansion cap? simple yhings i know, but its often those that cause the pains

 

bluehaze

Well-Known Member

• Sep 6, 2011

• #6

Your right - I'll check the hoses.