jinks 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Hello people - I had a leak recently from what I thought was the top hose where it meets the housing which is now broken. Turns out it's not the hose but the piece which my friendly mechanic neighbour unfortunately broke. Can anyone identify this and give me a part number if possible and any tips on fitting i.e does the bumber and rad need to come out? Thanks in advance, Simon broken_pipe.jpg[/attachment:2lq8oep7] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted January 24, 2010 Thermostat housing i will get a pic for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jinks 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Love that, was going to leave that post for a bit but checked it anyway and there you go - one helpful person instantly responds! Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted January 24, 2010 got a spare one somewhere mate, and yeh its front end off time :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted January 24, 2010 Should be number 1 in the pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jinks 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Sheee-it. That's a pain, was hoping to get my neighbour to just help out but don't think he'll be mad about doing that in the road. So is an old one fine to use or might that just crack again? Maybe brand new would be best? Thanks for your reply. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted January 24, 2010 http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=55166&hilit=thermostat+housing Can be done with out taking the front off like in the link above but imo alot easier with the front end taken off. Just remember when you do take the front end off the headlights do not have to be removed as the slam panel comes off as one.(usually the screws on top of the headlights just round off) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jinks 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Some interesting software you've got there! Useful. Yeah that looks like it, looks like a nightmare - thanks! Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted January 24, 2010 Piece of P!ss when youve done it once mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jinks 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Cheers for the link, you're right, doesn't look that bad. Any idea what that part costs now? Does ETKA tell you that too?! Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted January 24, 2010 Vw prices always fluctuate mate just go in and ask Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy 0 Posted January 24, 2010 I did one the other day without taking any of the front of the car off, you just need to take your time and remove a few hoses, the coilpack and the ignition leads/guides. A mirror is useful for seeing where the long allen bolts fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
