SwiftGTI
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No apparently not part of the VW recall campaign. Oh well as long as it's covered under warranty if/when the time comes. Gotta love VW reliability...
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Heads Up: Failing TSI Water Pumps
- Thread starter Arin@APR
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No apparently not part of the VW recall campaign. Oh well as long as it's covered under warranty if/when the time comes. Gotta love VW reliability...
nvturbo
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Those idiots should have replaced the entire water pump housing which includes the thermostat. Another reason why I can't stand half-ass work, especially by dealerships.
nvturbo
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I double-checked and it is the entire housing including the t-stat. However, if it was done by the dealership, it will leak again. That's pretty much a guarantee.
Cheder9000
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I had my water pump replaced almost 25k miles ago and now I'm pretty sure my thermostat is getting stuck. I'm at 72k now and I can't find a diy to replace it. Can anyone help? Is it basicly the same as replacing the water pump? Please tell me it isn't.
nvturbo
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Thermostat is on the left side of the housing if you're looking at it from the front. As for a DIY, I have not seen one just for that part. If you want more clearance, remove the intake manifold first. It's not that hard to do honestly.
Cheder9000
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My check engine light has been on for a while. haven't scanned it yet but I'm guessing it's a thermostat code. My temp gauge moves up a few notches after driving for a while but returns to normal at stop lights or when I'm going downhill.
bigturbonyc
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The recall is for the wp which includes the thermostat. The belt is not included, we don't replace the union but the two oringss get replaced, 2 other bolts, the balance shaft bolt and the seal at the balance shaft, and the throttle body gasket.
07stuntin6r
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Any of these new water pumps from the service campaign fail yet?
nvturbo
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In case people are not aware...
If you received a letter from VW about the Campaign Reinbursement, THEY will not reimburse you for the parts (including labor) if your VIN does not show up in their database. I just contacted VWOA and that's what the rep told me. Another reason why VW suck balls,
If you received a letter from VW about the Campaign Reinbursement, THEY will not reimburse you for the parts (including labor) if your VIN does not show up in their database. I just contacted VWOA and that's what the rep told me. Another reason why VW suck balls,
07stuntin6r
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VW does suck