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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: swede28 on 19 January 2011, 16:35

Title: what is this called (pics)
Post by: swede28 on 19 January 2011, 16:35

just wondering what this is called it is a plastic piece with water pipes around it and a sensor i think its a thermostat housing and has a slight leak what is the propper name for it and where would i get one asap as its my daily drive thanks  ps the car is a mk3 golf gti 8v



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Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 19 January 2011, 16:59
Has the temp sensor, just go scrappers and get a other 1 mate :) I think they all the same!
Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: Dubbyboy on 19 January 2011, 17:01
Not sure of the exact name but I replaced mine recently and it cost around £15 (incl the associated clip and blanking plug) from VW dealer spares
Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: swede28 on 19 January 2011, 17:05
Quote from: *Jonnyg* on 19 January 2011, 16:59
Has the temp sensor, just go scrappers and get a other 1 mate :) I think they all the same!

been around all the scrappys and no mk3,s in any  :shocked:
Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: swede28 on 19 January 2011, 17:07
Quote from: Dubbyboy on 19 January 2011, 17:01
Not sure of the exact name but I replaced mine recently and it cost around £15 (incl the associated clip and blanking plug) from VW dealer spares

will have a drive up tomorrow and see if they have one the leak isnt that bad so can still use the car for now
Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: rubjonny on 19 January 2011, 17:13
gsf sell them for dirt cheap, its called a water flange. do the side one at the same time as it wont be far behind if front one is leaking. they comer with new seals plus gsf also do the sensor seals too
Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: swede28 on 19 January 2011, 17:30
Quote from: rubjonny on 19 January 2011, 17:13
gsf sell them for dirt cheap, its called a water flange. do the side one at the same time as it wont be far behind if front one is leaking. they comer with new seals plus gsf also do the sensor seals too

is this the one  part no 179VG0350  WATER FLANGE ON HEAD-SIDE    G3 2.0 8v MPi 11/91 >2/99 
Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: leigh_harty on 19 January 2011, 17:54
Is it cracked and therfor leaking? or is it the seal thats leaking?... if it the seal then remove, get some sealant round it and then re-fit and should do the job, atleast till a new one is sourced
Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: swede28 on 19 January 2011, 18:08
Quote from: leigh_harty on 19 January 2011, 17:54
Is it cracked and therfor leaking? or is it the seal thats leaking?... if it the seal then remove, get some sealant round it and then re-fit and should do the job, atleast till a new one is sourced


NO IT IS CRACKED WHEN I SQUEEZE THE WATER PIPE I CAN SEE IT COMING OUT OF THE PLASTIC NOT MUCH BUT ENOUGH TO WORRY MY
Title: Re: what is this called (pics)
Post by: swede28 on 19 January 2011, 18:21
 found what im looking for thanks for all the help  :smiley: