ww-promo 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Hello all, My 1.8 valver on a J Regs is slowly leaking H2O.... :( It went in for an MOT and the garage said the part I need, VW stopped manufacturing it a few months back? Gutted. I have attached a doc they gave me and highlited the part. Does anyone know exactly what this part is and or know where I can get hold of one? Any help much appriciated! Ta! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanVW 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Utter sh1te! :-) I am sure they still make it but the garage or VW Dealership is talking bottom gas again! Also Nine times out of Ten it will be that plastic flange that bolts to the side of the head that leaks rather than the pipe that connects it, can you see any white crustynes on the side of the head? Or a damp patch underneath the flange? If you are sure its that pipe, go to your local VW dealership with that bit of paper and see what they say. Good luck Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ww-promo 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Hi, Not noticed any crustynes on the side of the head? will have a look after work. The Garage said they thought it had been over tightened at some stage and cut into the pipe. I presume they had already spoaken to VW who said they could not get hold of it. I have spoaken to gsf and they suggested to try here or the corrado club. Think I need to find a valver up for spares, but would prefer a new part! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 1 Posted September 9, 2008 Tried Eurocarparts? They got me a very rare random O.E BMW coolant pipe that had been discontinued everywhere else....and even had it in stock in their Wembley branch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted September 9, 2008 I have random spares off my spare 1.8 valver. I'll have a look at my car for reference this avo and then see if I can dig out that pipe for you. Is it one of the heater matrix pipes? I'm trying to place it in my head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ww-promo 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Nice one! Much appri! Just spoaken to Eurocarparts and no luck?! I think it is....I try and post a pic after work. Ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Yeah I've just dug it out, it's the matrix pipe for sure. Mine still has what looks like a good flange on it too if you need one? How does £15 posted with the flange sound? Jon :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ww-promo 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Nice one! If its 100% hole free then my names all over it! Carnt beat a good working flange too! Were do the funds need going to? Cheers Oli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted September 9, 2008 yeah i've just cleaned it up and it's fine, still has the VW Audi part number on too. You have PM with payment details :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ww-promo 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks Jon! Dosh sent, At last, I dont have to carry bottles of water around with me! Much appriciated. Oli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted September 9, 2008 No probs, always good to help fellow C owners out! I'll post in the morning, you'll get it thurs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites