Oh Bollocks

[rodenal 0]

Replaced flange at the front of the head, took a while to get it sorted so it wasnt leaking, finally done tonight - and i think my water pump has possibly given up, water straming from the bottom of the car. :(

 

Couldnt get underneath the car to have a proper check so will do this tomorrow, anything i can do to 'test' the pump?

[Dec 1]

Had a pump die on mine like that. A seal burst on the pulley side, so it started dropping water from behind the pulley itself when running.

 

Wasn't too bad and I made it home and to the dealers for a new pump, while keeping a very close eye on the coolant levels + temp. The pump was actually physically working, but just pissing coolant on the road.

 

Test to see if pump is knackered: if it's streaming water from the bottom of the car, it's fupped. :tongue:

 

Just check to make sure it's not a split hose down beside the pump or the oil cooler though. Also check the thermostat housing and seal.

[rodenal 0]

Yeah secretly im hoping it's just a hose down there or the stat but i'm fairly sure it's the pump thats knackered - ah well at least i'll not have to worry bout it from then on if i need to replace it lol

[Dec 1]

Don't really worry too much about it...the pumps aren't very expensive. (assuming it is a 16v you own?)

 

Ideally one from the dealer would be best. But these are silly cheap:

 

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=406

[rodenal 0]

I know i've had a look for them online, i'll probably just get a GSF pump to be honest, used them before on different cars and been fine.

 

Assuming water pump is knackered I'm thinking i'll do pump and seal plus stat and housing whilst i'm at it. Not sure whether to do the cambelt or not, it was changed late 2006 and should really be fine still