2000 vw beetle seeing white smoke car seems to be overheating which hose to replace

If the vehicle engine got overheated it is possible the head of the engine is cracked, or the intercooler is leaking, depending on the colour of the smoke low fuel pump pressure,
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Sounds like you need a new shop.. AND A LAWYER!!!

The problem sounds like your radiator its 12 years old clogged with sediment and losing pressure at the cap or
vapor loss right through the aluminum you can't see it .Its a mist at driving speeds not at ideal .
Do a pressure test on the system 14.6 lbs per sq " also check the heater core both in and out hoses should be hot and have good water flow .
The problem isn't your water pump .
Also look at your spark plugs take them out . If they are burn white the vehicle is not getting enough fuel .


















































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to make sure if it;s trubo have probem just open Air hose from Air cooler . check if there is oil inside the oil coming from turb , the trubo will not lose power because oil will close the clearance of the main shaft of trubo. you can check engine by open oil filer cap if you have smoke come out . some time valve seal have Damage is if you have history of overheating only

does it sound like there is any compression. remove cover on the right side that covers t-belt see if belt might have broken. if cooling system failed could have blow fuse for cooling fans. causing overheating.

sounds like you need tyo replace the thermostat

Not common! See dealer.

MaKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT COOLANT.
"THE ORANGE"- CHECK THE SPECS IN THE MANUAL- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!

sounds like another plastic rad has bitten the dust,replace the rad or hose if its split and refill with antifreeze and see what happens ,if ok then good if not post here again for more advice

If the light goes out after engine gets alittle warm, this is normal. Since there is no temp guage, VW uses this light to inform that the engine is cold. When that same light flashes red, it means that the coolant is low or the engine is overheating.