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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: faz186 on 20 July 2009, 07:57

Title: noisy water hose
Post by: faz186 on 20 July 2009, 07:57

guys,

recently i have noticed that when i turn my car off from my daily drives i can hear the water hose making funny noises its a vr and i think its coming from the left and side front,

i cant describe the noise but its kinda like water and air init, i have checked for leaks and nothing there,

can any1 tell me what it is ??

Title: Re: noisy water hose
Post by: VR6-Joe on 20 July 2009, 14:52

It's more likely to be your auxillary water pump mate, which is located on the passenger side of the engine.

It's basically a secondary pump to circulate the water while the engine is switched off.

The one on my VR used to squeal/whine a bit, but it kinda fixed itself lol.

If yours isn't sounding too healthy then you're better off getting it replaced just to be on the safe side. I've seen second hand ones sell for about 20 quid, or expect to pay around 70 from GSF apparently.

Title: Re: noisy water hose
Post by: ianw3321 on 20 July 2009, 17:35

Secondary pump? Wow, thats a new one on me. What drives this pump and what golfs have them fitted?

Title: Re: noisy water hose
Post by: spunkymonkey on 20 July 2009, 18:02

I think its electric and just a vr thing.

Title: Re: noisy water hose
Post by: VR6-Joe on 20 July 2009, 19:31

Quote from: spunkymonkey on 20 July 2009, 18:02

I think its electric and just a vr thing.

Correct :smiley:

Title: Re: noisy water hose
Post by: Wayne on 20 July 2009, 19:48

The VR's used them due to high underbonnet temp.

Title: Re: noisy water hose
Post by: faz186 on 21 July 2009, 11:48

well i will see how it goes, it stoped for a few days amd now has come back but will c,

thnaks guys