1997 volkswagen Cabrio. I have a major overheating problem! There was a crack in the upper radiator hose, I replaced it, but it is still overheating, but I don't have oil in the radiator, or water In my oil. I'm scared to drive! I don't want to crack my head gasket. Also my engine fans won't kick on if my speedometer is working, and vise versa. Maybe a possible ground? Any suggestions? Thanks!

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Ok first check the water pump and if that is ok sounds like the head gasket blown, look for water in the oi, thisl will be like a milky colour

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There seems to be an air pocket or no antifreeze in engine block. Try this method disconnect upper radiator hose and pour water directly into hose down into engine block until it full. when its filled reconnect hose and fill up radiator. as the vehicle warms up open bleeder valve on the thermostat housing and release air from system. open slowly and BE VERY CAREFUL WATER WILL BE HOT, bleed until you get a steady stream opening and cosing valve. However if all of this don't work. You may have a bad pump. Good Luck

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It could be your head gasket.

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The thermostat on the grand move is on the bottom hose next to power sreering pump above alternator

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I had this problem too. There is a restricting jet hammered into the block to reduce the oil flow to the head and increase the pressure to the main bearings, so the only place the oil pressure is higher than the water pressure is in the block. Apparently this is a known problem with the 3 cyl CB engine. The block is cracked. Greg