coolant flange

[nommie 10]

hi

 

The coolant flange on the side of my 2litre 8valve block has started to leak water. Is this an easy fix? and if so where is the best place to get the part? all help much appreciated.

Thanks

[Zeal 0]

vw i'd say if they still do them, mines leaking too so i bought a eurocarparts one for my 1.8 16v and it's a simple reducer pipe (not bolted) you can get a 90* angled reducer, pipe connector and straight length hose from sfs hoses which will replace the parts nicely.

[mr.ots 10]

I'd definately get a genuine VW one. The GSF and similar don't seem to last too long before they are leaking again.

[VR6 0]

Hehe. Flange.

[nommie 10]

is it common thing to go wrong?

[Supercharged 2]

Yep - usually need changing every 80k miles or so

[davidwort 0]

If they're both original I'd do the front one too while you have the coolant drained down, the one's I got from GSF seemed pretty good TBH and were only a few quid each including o-rings, you might find the front ones are only available with two sensor holes, so watch that, the corrado only has one sensor, I've a second unused sensor filling the other hole :)

[Supercharged 2]

If they're both original I'd do the front one too while you have the coolant drained down, the one's I got from GSF seemed pretty good TBH and were only a few quid each including o-rings, you might find the front ones are only available with two sensor holes, so watch that, the corrado only has one sensor, I've a second unused sensor filling the other hole :)

 

They should sell you a bung and extra O ring with it - on ETKA it's listed as 'also use...'

[groundforce 0]

Had the same problem with my 2L 16V when I bought it,the flange had a crack all up the side off it.VW still have them,not too pricey either.

[daleyboy 0]

Hehe. Flange.

 

That was the only reason i read this thread, im disappointed now..................

[nommie 10]

iv got my local garage to order me the new bit. i take it the o ring will come with it?

[daleyboy 0]

They im sure will order the right parts, although VAG supply parts like that separately ..............

[thermal 0]

Ive got a brand new Kr or 16v one if anyone wants it?