About Rocky Racoon Expertise Most questions that relate to interior, and exterior equipment removal, and re-installation. Also, mechanical repairs of the engine, and the axles, and the brakes.
Experience 35 years auto repair experience. 3 years specifically Volkswagen. 10 years ago, graduated from general technical college. Deans list graduate. One of several hundred, out of several thousand to compete, and win recognition within Volkswagen for knowledge, and excellence.
Question I have a 94 golf and when i drive it for more then about 20 min it seems to overheat and the oil light comes on. i checked for oil and engine coolant? could it be the oil cooler? anything else?
Answer My first impression is the thermostat is stuck shut, and won't allow the flow of coolant to the radiator. Thermostats are cheap. I would try this first. If it doesn't solve your problem, at least in part, let me know here. I hope this is of some service to you, Cam. Remember to follow the instructions when you refill the system, too. You don't want air pockets, so use an evacuation device to get the pressure/vacuum in the system to between 1.5, and 2 atmospheres, ie., 1.5 to 2 bar.
