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Title: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: RocketRossUK on 05 August 2015, 00:16

Just wanted to know if anyone has had their waterpump changed yet?

Mine is on 65k / 59 plate and the service schedule says every 5 years, some people on the MK6 forum say theirs is still running good at 100k+ miles.

Not sure whether to let it run a bit further and wait for any small leaks or noise. Also, do any secondary belts need changing at the same time?

Title: Re: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: Adi7r4 on 05 August 2015, 18:48

New to the forums although I've had the GTi for over 2 years. Not much of a "poster". Had mine WP changed under extended warranty at just under 50K, I think. Expansion bottle, levels falling slowly over a period of time. First time it was checked, Pressure tested, couldn't find any problem. The next time, months later, informed the pump needed to be replaced.

'59 plate

Title: Re: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: mike. on 05 August 2015, 20:48

63k/10 plate here and still on the same water pump, level in the expansion bottle never changes.

Mind you I am still on the original tensioner  :shocked:

Title: Re: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: weejockvw on 06 August 2015, 17:37

Your a brave man :whistle:

Title: Re: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: joe6 on 07 August 2015, 15:24

My VW dealer recommended changing the WP when changing the tensioner. Did not bother and still no problems but only on 45k.

Title: Re: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: candywhite12 on 11 August 2015, 23:20

Quote from: joe6 on 07 August 2015, 15:24

My VW dealer recommended changing the WP when changing the tensioner. Did not bother and still no problems but only on 45k.

well the tensioner is supposed to be checked and only replaced when/if it needs to.  Haven't noticed any notes on the service schedule on changing the WP after 5 years though... you sure that's what it says mate?

Title: Re: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: Bobbydazzlerr on 14 August 2015, 12:27

My gti is a 10 plate with 60k on original tensioner is it a big job to replace? Ie how dear is the tensioner and how much is labour? Would you guys recomend i had it done?

Title: Re: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: RocketRossUK on 14 August 2015, 14:35

Quote from: Bobbydazzlerr on 14 August 2015, 12:27

My gti is a 10 plate with 60k on original tensioner is it a big job to replace? Ie how dear is the tensioner and how much is labour? Would you guys recomend i had it done?

Hey up mate,

There is sticky at the top of the MK6 sections called Failed Tensioner, it has all the info, parts numbers, labor cost in there for you   :smiley:

Title: Re: WaterPump - Who has had it changed yet?
Post by: Bobbydazzlerr on 15 August 2015, 13:36

Will have a look nice one ross