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Re: head gaskets and plastic parts - 98VW New Beetle
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/14/2002 1 Reply

The original overheating wasn't due to a blown head gasket, the head gaskets don't just blow on these cars. The coolant outlet on these engines routinely warp and crack and leak. This may have been the cause of overheat if the customer drove it till it was out... Login to read more.

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