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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The VW Audi Skoda Seat Thread
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Matt Cup
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
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
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
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
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
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
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Hyperhatch
ClioSport Club Member
182
I’ve done a thing….
Starlet_gt
ClioSport Club Member
VW T5.1
What are the details?
Hyperhatch
ClioSport Club Member
182
American EZ conversion. 1600 on twin carbs with a nice interior conversion. Slightly lowered on replica wheels. Has later braking system with discs up front. Bottom of the pile for Splitscreen officianos and with plenty of patina but one I/we can use and for once a vehicle the Mrs approves of!
Starlet_gt
ClioSport Club Member
VW T5.1
Looks lovely. I'd love something like that, but I'll have to stick with my t5!
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
Matt Cup
ClioSport Club Member
Leon Cupra
Can you use one of these kits which has gas, oil and sealant till you get it to a garage?
davo172
ClioSport Club Member
TCR'd 172
R3k1355
ClioSport Club Member
Flob
ClioSport Club Member
@Scrooge knows about this stuff but I've always been of the understanding that to properly fill the system you need to vac it first which also removes any moisture.
I accidentally turned my Clio ac pump upside-down when it was off the car and poured all the oil out, I bought PAG oil and refilled it however there was really no spec on line (that i could find) telling you how much oil to put in so I guessed, I also didn't think the proper garage style refill systems added oil?
Anyway, Scrooge will know and won't be just making stuff up like me.
Scrooge
ClioSport Moderator
E55 AMG
Always use a proper machine with a proper set of gauges imo.
If it’s empty it needs a vacuum etc I also like to fill with nitrogen first as sometimes systems leak and don’t show on vacuum etc
You also usually need something like a Maxidas to double check pressures and make sure everything is working correctly. Mobile Ac. Guys tend to have these
The can are a false economy
If it’s empty it needs a vacuum etc I also like to fill with nitrogen first as sometimes systems leak and don’t show on vacuum etc
You also usually need something like a Maxidas to double check pressures and make sure everything is working correctly. Mobile Ac. Guys tend to have these
The can are a false economy
cat171
ClioSport Club Member
Nice one!! Is it LHD or RHD? (can I work this out from the position of the wipers?)
I've always wanted one.
Hyperhatch
ClioSport Club Member
182
cat171
ClioSport Club Member
Cool!! Please do a thread on it!
