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Hello All and thanks for the great forum. I have been reading and re-reading all the advice on possible overheating problems and related issues because I am experiencing a overheating problem of my own.
I have a 1999 2L beetle with 76,000 miles and I have resigned myself to replace the whole timing belt, thermo, water pump, tensioner thang but here is my question before I tear it all apart...
Is it possible that the water pump and/or the thermostat died and my coolant sensor did, too, at the same time?
No cooling fans. Fans come on when AC is switched on. Heat from the heater. Hot top radiator hose. Cold bottom hose. No warning lights.
Also, when I go to change out the mount bolts (anticipating water pump/timing belt work) can I lift the engine from above with, say, a forklift -- as I have one at work?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or insights.
I have a 1999 2L beetle with 76,000 miles and I have resigned myself to replace the whole timing belt, thermo, water pump, tensioner thang but here is my question before I tear it all apart...
Is it possible that the water pump and/or the thermostat died and my coolant sensor did, too, at the same time?
No cooling fans. Fans come on when AC is switched on. Heat from the heater. Hot top radiator hose. Cold bottom hose. No warning lights.
Also, when I go to change out the mount bolts (anticipating water pump/timing belt work) can I lift the engine from above with, say, a forklift -- as I have one at work?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or insights.