1997 Volkswgn Jetta Overheating

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KMCGEADY
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97 Jetta overheating. Have taken a 97 Volkswagen Jetta GT in for overheating. $710.00 later, they have replaced upper radiator hose, water pump and timing belt... and it is still overheating. have taken there (3) times in past 4 days, they claim the car is fine, but can not drive more than 5-10 miles before still overheating. Drove 7 miles at most and coolant boiling over into overflow. Claim need $200.00 for thermostat check/replacement.... Am I an idiot????? What do you suggest????
May 25, 2006 at 11:04 AM
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no your not an idiot it sounds to me like the shop you took it to didnt do they're job properley the first time as a rule of thumb in my shop anytime we do a water pump job a thermostat goes with it but i wouldnt take your car there again i would go somewhere else with a better reputation maybe more expensive but have them also check the engine with a CO (block tester) to see if the headgasket might be blown hopefully you just need a thermostat though its a shame the shop you took it to didnt do that in the first place though. anyway hope this helps
May 25, 2006 at 8:41 PM