Just bought a 1995 MK1 California and spent 3 days so far clay baring it never found so much dirt on any car before.
It had been kept in a dry garage for 5
years and started 1st time some crusty parts to sort out but really looking forward to getting out on the road.
MOT,d and had a few runs out but noticed temperature gauge sits on cold for some time at least 10 mins then slowly creeps up to normal I noticed I had travelled 9 miles before it started to move,any thoughts.
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Thermostat stuck open?
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Thermostat stuck partly closed, radiator blocked or corroded fan multiplug; the plug is very exposed to the elements.
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Classic symptoms of faulty thermostat. ( had same thing on my TT; part is relatively cheap but a b@ggerto get at) Hope the MX is more accessible
Yep, a nice job on an NA.
Thermostat sorted nice warm heater now, still have to sort out rust repair so will be spraying all of the bolts I can get at with plusgas in the hope that may do the trick.