Why does my Golf GTI 8v not start?

I drive a mk3 golf GTI 8V and mine starts fine but after driving for about 3 minutes (engine warms up) it starts to misfire, the car stalls and then you can’t start it again until the engine has cooled. Does this sound similar?

What’s the problem with my VW Golf engine?

I had a new engine put in my tdi golf 2001. Was working fine. Now the heater is not working and the engine is overheating. I found out there was no antifreeze in the radiator. Any ideas? I have a Golf MK3 GTI. The car likes to switch off while I’m driving. Whether on the motorway, roundabout, traffic light it just switches off.

How can I tell if my VW Golf has a cracked head?

Check your oil an see if there’s any water or antifreeze in the oil. (will look cloudy or milky if there’s water in it) If there is water in the oil I would think you have a cracked head.

What causes a VW Golf to lose steam?

Could also be a blown head gasket causing you to lose water ( you should see steam coming from under the hood)If none of the above are found then you’ve got a leak somewhere. Hope this gives you a place to start.Also check the thermastat. I have a 2001 VW GOLF with a 2.0l engine.

I had a new engine put in my tdi golf 2001. Was working fine. Now the heater is not working and the engine is overheating. I found out there was no antifreeze in the radiator. Any ideas? I have a Golf MK3 GTI. The car likes to switch off while I’m driving. Whether on the motorway, roundabout, traffic light it just switches off.

Check your oil an see if there’s any water or antifreeze in the oil. (will look cloudy or milky if there’s water in it) If there is water in the oil I would think you have a cracked head.

Could also be a blown head gasket causing you to lose water ( you should see steam coming from under the hood)If none of the above are found then you’ve got a leak somewhere. Hope this gives you a place to start.Also check the thermastat. I have a 2001 VW GOLF with a 2.0l engine.