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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: DSGTI on 10 April 2008, 18:37

Title: Coolant Leaks GTI mark5
Post by: DSGTI on 10 April 2008, 18:37

Please forgive me if this topic has been flogged to an inch of its life but this is the first time I have posted..

My GTI has a mystery coolant leak. Despite the best efforts of my local dealer they have been singularly unsuccessful in locating the leak. So far I have had a new fan and a new bottom hose under the warranty in an attempt to keep me happy. Now the warranty has run out I am faced with the prospect of a hefty bill when the warning light goes off especially as VW do not have a latent defects policy. I did read somewhere else this problem was common on mark 5 GTIs and VW were aware of this and were suggesting replacing the cylinder head gasket with a revised model. Anybody heard of that?

cheers!

Title: Re: Coolant Leaks GTI mark5
Post by: makzimum on 11 April 2008, 08:46

I had the same problem but it seems a replacement hose did the job to fix mine.  Apparently where the hose meets the engine the heat of the engine warps the hose connector.  When I got it fixed they assured me the replacement part was revised such that it wouldn't happen again.  It hasn't so far after about 3 months.  Sounds like they've already changed the hose (Not sure if there is more than one hose) though.  Maybe see if they replaced it with a revised one or not?

Title: Re: Coolant Leaks GTI mark5
Post by: Skidzilla on 11 April 2008, 17:04

Is it definately a coolant leak?

I refer you to my post "Mystery Leak"