Description of the cooling system The cooling system removes excess heat generated in the engine. A certain part of the heat removed from the engine is used to heat the car interior. Cooling system...
Removing the water pump in the engine 1.1 Disconnect the ground wire from the battery clamp. Remove the cap of the expansion tank of the cooling system. Drain the fluid from the system into a container prepared...
Installing the water pump in the engine 1.1 Thoroughly clean the seating surface. Install an elastic hose on the pump fitting. Install the pump with new seals. Tighten the fixing bolts to the correct tightening...
Removing the water pump in the 1.4i / 1.6i engine Disconnect the ground wire from the battery clamp. Drain the coolant through the lower radiator connection into a container prepared in advance. If the coolant has been...
Water pump installation in 1.4i/1.6i engines Remove the rest of the gasket from the surface of the engine housing. Install the pump with a new gasket and tighten the mounting bolts to the recommended torque....
Removing the water pump in a diesel engine 1.8 Disconnect the battery from the vehicle electrical network. Drain the coolant as previously described. Remove the suction muffler. Remove the toothed belt cover. Raise...
Installing a water pump in a 1.8 diesel engine Clean all sealing surfaces. Install the water pump with a new gasket. Connect the elastic hoses of the cooling system. The white line on the hose should line up with the...
Thermostat replacement The thermostat is located in the coolant outlet from the head of the block. It controls the passage of coolant through the radiator. The operation of the thermostat...
Replacing the radiator and coolant The radiator is installed 8 in front of the car. Behind the radiator is an electric fan. which is controlled by a thermal switch located in the cover of the thermostat...