andy 0 Posted December 1, 2005 About 2 months ago I changed my coolant, ever since then I've had nothing but problems (having previously had none)! 1) The hose between the head and the bulkhead developed a hole and took pouring out steam when hot. Replaced that. 2) Auxillary water pump failed, split in two. Got a new one. 3) Thermostat jammed shut. Replaced along with worn out housing. 4) Main water pump has started p*ssing water now. Got a new one ready to go on. When will it end! I could buy a new car on what I'm spending on this beast! Any guesses what will be next!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted December 1, 2005 Door handle. (Sorry) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted December 1, 2005 Any guesses what will be next!! Heater matrix. Hoses to/from oil cooler. Well you did ask........... Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy 0 Posted December 1, 2005 I'm hoping it won't be the heater matrix, not fancying that one much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted December 1, 2005 Unfortunately, water under pressure will find the next weakest part in the chain as you replace parts. You have been unlucky though. I did all my coolant stuff a couple of years ago and then recently the matrix popped. Luckily it was just a slight weep rather than a catastrophic rupture. Interestingly, the main pump is peanuts compared to the other coolant components, especially the ridiculously expensive hoses (from VW)! Stick at it.... when all the 10 year old stuff is hoiked out you can forget about it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy 0 Posted December 1, 2005 Unfortunately, water under pressure will find the next weakest part in the chain as you replace parts. You have been unlucky though. Interestingly, the main pump is peanuts compared to the other coolant components, especially the ridiculously expensive hoses (from VW)! Yeah it only £28, 'm fitting a GSF one as they had it on the shelf as opposed to a 2 day wait and exchange only from my stealers. That's a good point about finding the next weakest point, I hadn't thought of it like that. My dad reckons new coolant is known for finding leaks. I should but some shares in G12+ i reckon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy 0 Posted December 1, 2005 Just remembered.... My new Water pump says you should use sealant, that suprises me tbh. It has a rubber o-ring, thought that would cope, any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timg60 0 Posted December 2, 2005 Sunroof if it works!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy 0 Posted December 2, 2005 Sunroof if it works!!!! Hehe. Nope thats been knackered since I got the car! Need a new one, there don't seem to be any for sale :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
