The VW Audi Skoda Seat Thread

[Joe#]

Had mine in for a service a couple of weeks ago, and they confirmed it had the infamous coolant leak from the thermostat housing (I’d been topping it up every so often). Got it sorted by the lads over at KWJ in Warrington before heading down to South Wales for a few nights away.

 

[Matt Cup]

Had mine in for a service a couple of weeks ago, and they confirmed it had the infamous coolant leak from the thermostat housing (I’d been topping it up every so often). Got it sorted by the lads over at KWJ in Warrington before heading down to South Wales for a few nights away.

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How much was the thermostat housing fix? Did they do the pump too? Mines under warranty still but it’s always in the back of my mind.

 

[Joe#]

How much was the thermostat housing fix? Did they do the pump too? Mines under warranty still but it’s always in the back of my mind.

I paid £671 with the water pump included. They all seem to let go at different times, so it’s pot luck really. Mine’s on 55k miles now, which is pretty good going compared to some.

 

[Matt Cup]

I paid £671 with the water pump included. They all seem to let go at different times, so it’s pot luck really. Mine’s on 55k miles now, which is pretty good going compared to some.

Do they put a revised part on it or is it a case of playing roulette again?

 

[Joe#]

Do they put a revised part on it or is it a case of playing roulette again?

I think VW did revise the unit at some point, but ultimately it’s a poor design so it’s still not bulletproof (coolant proof)

 

[davo172]

Had mine in for a service a couple of weeks ago, and they confirmed it had the infamous coolant leak from the thermostat housing (I’d been topping it up every so often). Got it sorted by the lads over at KWJ in Warrington before heading down to South Wales for a few nights away.

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Alway get pump and stat housing both changed, If you don't it will leak again soon mine did.
I had just the stat changed under warranty then months later it liked again I traded it in then so wasn't bothered.

 

[davo172]

Do they put a revised part on it or is it a case of playing roulette again?

Yes they do have later versions.