[Vwdiesel] Oh-Oh...First winter **** up!

[rod welch]

Yes, you are right, it's time to change all the hoses...  some of them feel
a bit brittle.

What do you think about testing the oil cooler/warmer by taking it off,
pluging one side, pumping it up with air and dumping it in water to check
for bubbles?  What kind of psi would be in there normally?

The system is still half full of coolant, the expansion tank coated with
really thick, black, gunge...  The cap is packed solid... Any ideas on a way
to flush system and rad.? 

I cut the top hose off and started it up, the temp guage hit max and warning
light started flashing within 30 sec. Couldn't feel any pressure from the
hose at idle but when I revved it I got covered in coolant... Is that a sure
sign the head is gone? Or is it 'cos of the water pump? No white smoke from
exhaust and it sounds pretty normal...

Ps. Any ideas how to get oil off the pc keyboard and mouse...     Thanks...
Rod
Finland