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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: barry-gti on 18 September 2008, 19:37

Title: slight problem!
Post by: barry-gti on 18 September 2008, 19:37

hi guys
basically i need to know what this part is there all the pipes are connecting to, its split somewhere and is leaking water

thanks...
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i think this is the link  :huh: ...photobucket aint working atm so ive tried flickr

Title: Re: slight problem!
Post by: barry-gti on 18 September 2008, 19:42

try this one ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30612264@N07/

Title: Re: slight problem!
Post by: Paul86S2 on 18 September 2008, 19:56

The vw term is "flange". They tend to be plastic and get brittle with age, there is also a sealing ring behind it which will need replacing.

The vw parts dept will be able to order the right one from your reg plate, tell them its the water flange at the front of the engine.

From memory mine was about £15 including the seal.

Paul

Title: Re: slight problem!
Post by: barry-gti on 18 September 2008, 21:40

plastic!?!?! mines defo metal, not trying to call u a liar or anything lol, just want to get the right bit  :smiley: ...ill take it to my mechanic tomorow anywho and let him have a good old look

thanks mate

Title: Re: slight problem!
Post by: Paul86S2 on 18 September 2008, 22:34

I did say tend to be plastic, the ones on my 16v are plastic.

Could be as simple as a good clean up and a new gasket required if the flange is metal.

Paul

Title: Re: slight problem!
Post by: barry-gti on 19 September 2008, 09:03

ok thanks mate, ill see where i can get one

Title: Re: slight problem!
Post by: barry-gti on 19 September 2008, 12:26

found one! i got it for £6 + VAT and postage, i should get it on monday...

...will let u know how it goes

Title: Re: slight problem!
Post by: beccasmk3gti on 19 September 2008, 16:48

mines metal on the 8v