Ok so after 3 months of the temp gauge not working probaly and the cold splutter problem that was getting worse, finally got round to changing the temp sender!!

What a difference, no more splutter when cold and is alot smoother and feels bit more responsive! Well worth the

Nice work, bet you wish you'd sorted it sooner now.

Sounds exactly whats wrong with my car! Do you know of any mail order sites where I would get one from?

Got mine from GSF Car Parts, cheap car parts direct to you

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I would try a bid on this.

Or this VW Golf Beetle AUDI A3 A4 A6 Temperature Sender >GEN< - eBay Volkswagen, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 29-Sep-07 15:56:21 BST)

Nice one, Thanks

major bargain