Volkswagen: jetta mk3 1.8 csx loosing water, radiator leak, head gasket

Question
Hi there.Im driving a jetta 3 csx 1.8i and the car is loosing water.I have to top up the water botlle a few times a week.There is no pipes leaking as i have checked them out.Can it be the head gasket? or is it something else.Please can u guys assist me in this matter.Thank you

Answer
Rudy,
  There are several possibilities:
- Radiator hose leak.
- Radiator leak.
- Heater hose leak.
- Bad thermostat, causing boil over through the overflow tank.
- Head gasket.
- Leaky temp gauge.
- Leaky intake manifold preheat hose.

Rick