sexybourbon 0 Posted March 19, 2015 whats peoples thoughts on this , im going to do it just for a few months until i can afford a new one (cars not on the road ) i know its not advisable for ever but as a temporary fix so i can run the car and start getting things like the gear linkages set up and other bits and also it would make it alot easier to pull the car in and out my garage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted March 19, 2015 I think you'll be fine, as long as you're not going to get the car to full temperature. It's only there to help with the cooling once the engine has been switched of, to prevent any hotspots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20vtvw 0 Posted March 19, 2015 It will be fine ,don't think I've ever run one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted March 19, 2015 Don't do it, like sanky says it's there to stop localised overheating after the engine has been turned off but I did notice a very minor difference whilst driving. I've got a spare if you need one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted March 19, 2015 Yea i knew about the hot spots bit i just didnt know if it would cause a problem for a short period of time I thought the pump ran all the time and then afterwards it kept running once the car was stopped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted March 20, 2015 Yea it does, doesn't make a massive difference when engine is running but at the complete opposite side of the engine to where the water pump is I bet it's helping! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will.I.Dub 11 Posted March 20, 2015 I reckon there are loads of VRs running around that don't have working aux pumps with owners unaware, short term probably ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted March 21, 2015 I don't think mine is working tbh. Does this mean it will damage the engine? (panicking now) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 21, 2015 Ray. Open bonnet, turn on ignition, stick your ear to near the coil pack area. Hear it buzzing? Then grab the hose between matrix and aux pump, feel water flowing? If not then German eBay do Bosch ones for £50. It's probably not worth panicking over if broken but if it's not working I'd get it fixed. It keeps the temp of engine components balanced after a run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted March 21, 2015 It probably won't do any damage and you'll never ever hear someone say "it was my Aux water pump that killed my engine" but it just works in the background to increase the life of the engine. Especially for those spirited drivers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
