Dying from fustration

norcal20 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 11:54 PM

So my brain is spent on trying to find out whats going on with my 2.o. I have an 1986 Gti with an ABA 2.0l 8v I had work done to it. So I put the head back on with the new head gasket. Everything seem fine till little problem started slowly but surely I have taken care of the little things Now the biggest problem to date is.....wait for it......wait for it

I cant seem to keep my damn coolant in my system it's as if there to much pressure in the coolant system. Every time I stop the car just spits out what ever coolant it's got left. Can I please get some help it would be much appreciated.

brokentoe · #2 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 12:39 AM

this is mk3 forum =/ but it will probly be moved. and idk how to fix that problem never happend to me.

norcal20 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 12:45 AM

I was guessing this was the right place since the engine comes from a 1996 jetta that would be a mk3 right.

brokentoe · #4 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 12:51 AM

yessir

didnt know that one :P

norcal20 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 12:55 AM

no problem bro but I still need some info..Ever seen my situation on the site. I searched but came up with nothing

mcrow · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 12:55 AM

It could be any of these 3 things:

-Your head gasket didnt seal and your getting exhaust gases into your cooling system causing it to bubble over constantly

-You have tons of air in your system from filling it back up with coolant

-Your o-ring on your overflow tank cap is pinched or shot. (Mine did this exact same thing, i replaced the cap with new o-ring and problem solved). TRY THIS FIRST, ITS CHEAP.