Coolant Hose Check: 1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L 4 Cyl.
Volkswagen Golf Model Years - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair
2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open
3. Locate Hoses - Locate the coolant/radiator hoses and connection points
4. Assess Coolant/Radiator Hoses - Tips for how to assess the condition of the hoses
5. More Info. - Additional information on coolant/radiator hoses
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The video above shows to check the coolant hoses in your 1997 Volkswagen Golf. The coolant hoses (radiator hoses) carry engine coolant through your engine and will eventually wear out. You can avoid getting stranded by identifying signs of extreme wear before they break. In 1997 Golfs with the 2.0 liter engine, coolant leaks are most likely to occur where the hoses connect to the engine, but it can also leak from the reservoir or from the hoses. Look for cracks in the hoses and analyze the brittleness or squishiness of the hoses in your Golf - if the hoses are hard to squeeze or squeeze very easily, it's time to replace them. Instead of using a hose diagram, this video shows you where coolant hoses on your 1997 Golf with the 2.0 liter engine are located and the steps needed to analyze them.
Never attempt to replace a hose that is connected to your air conditioner – these hoses contain refrigerant that is under pressure and can blind you. AC problems are always best left to your professional mechanic.
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