Lately the coolant temp gauge seems to get 'stuck' at 70 degrees even after driving for a long time. Then it will suddenly go to over 80 degrees. I suspect the temp sensor is faulty which is the blue sensor correct?
To add to the this when I first start the car the rad gets hot on the right hand side as you face the car so the stat is letting water through. I can't work this out as I changed the stat.

Please help!

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Although it's no longer available new, it's worth trying to get hold of a good example second-hand. As GTi's get tubbier and cooler, it's nice to remind yourself of why insurance companies hate hot-hatches so much.-Top Gear on the 6 Apr '01. Black 6

yep had this a few times and its always been perished rubber seal on the thermo

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306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips
306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges
gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3)
winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club]

Anyone?

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Although it's no longer available new, it's worth trying to get hold of a good example second-hand. As GTi's get tubbier and cooler, it's nice to remind yourself of why insurance companies hate hot-hatches so much.-Top Gear on the 6 Apr '01. Black 6