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cg084 · 12-15-2007, 02:33 AM

CptMike,

Firstly i am glad there is someone out there with ideas. If i had to put money on it id put it on an air lock too. THe symptoms fit that perfectly.

I only mentioned the electric fan as i thought i was on to something. It turns out i was not. Wheat i have noticed is that my problem has worsened since i had my car in to the garage to get the thermostat, water pump and Timing belt changed.

Before i changed these i had the leak in the system. Understanding that its a pressurised system if water gets out air gets in. Before changing them if i had not got the heater on in the car it would get to temp almost normally. i had noth thought of the air lock at this time as people and garage mechanics suggested the thermostat. But thinking about it the symptoms would not suggest it.

I have booked my car back in to the garage that last did work on the car its there problem and they have to fix it. Its the 1st time ive used this garage and only picked it on recommendation and it was an audi specialist.

My usual garage would have done a better job i personnally know them all well only problem was that i now live about 40 miles away from them and is awkward to get there.

Car is back in on tuesday guess it will still bethere in to wednesday. I shall post back when i figure more out.

Thank you greatly for the suggestions.

12-15-2007, 02:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
cg084 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 Gallery: (0)	cooling probs CptMike, Firstly i am glad there is someone out there with ideas. If i had to put money on it id put it on an air lock too. THe symptoms fit that perfectly. I only mentioned the electric fan as i thought i was on to something. It turns out i was not. Wheat i have noticed is that my problem has worsened since i had my car in to the garage to get the thermostat, water pump and Timing belt changed. Before i changed these i had the leak in the system. Understanding that its a pressurised system if water gets out air gets in. Before changing them if i had not got the heater on in the car it would get to temp almost normally. i had noth thought of the air lock at this time as people and garage mechanics suggested the thermostat. But thinking about it the symptoms would not suggest it. I have booked my car back in to the garage that last did work on the car its there problem and they have to fix it. Its the 1st time ive used this garage and only picked it on recommendation and it was an audi specialist. My usual garage would have done a better job i personnally know them all well only problem was that i now live about 40 miles away from them and is awkward to get there. Car is back in on tuesday guess it will still bethere in to wednesday. I shall post back when i figure more out. Thank you greatly for the suggestions.