MK2 Golf GTD (RA) Coolant Leak & Replacing hoses

The GTD developed a big coolant leak, so we ordered replacement pipes and hoses and fitted them all in the correct order.
Link to hose placement diagram - volkswagen.7za...
Replacement hoses & Pipes used
Coolant pipe from heater matrix - www.autodoc.co...
Hose from Water Pump - www.autodoc.co...
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[@brankodordevic7106]

My fan was not connected to the thermometer when I first got my mk2. This video showed me some great coolant insights :D. Also my temperature gauge does not work. Is that an issue I could fix by removing the entire instrument cluster? Or is there a shortcut?

[@MK2GolfStories]

The sensor for the temperature gauge will be a on your oil cooler. If yoi see in my video there is a wire that goes to a spade connection on top of the oil cooler. (I think it’s a blue and black wire, I’ll comment again if not). If that’s plugged in and it’s not working you’ll need to replace the temperature sensor .
Glad you found other parts of the video useful :).
If you’re struggling to find the temp sensor let me know and I’ll do a short video on how to find it

[@natanaelmoran3861]

Hi. How did you solved that issue? I'm having the same problem with the fan.

[@MK2GolfStories]

@@natanaelmoran3861 I haven’t actually manage to get the fan working yet!

[@markochrenst801]

What coolant do you use ?