MK5 thermostat housing

[Robin G]

Hi Everyone,

I have just joined this forum, I was looking for some advise!!

I have just purchased a Golf mk5 05 plate, having moved on from the mk4. I have found that i have a coolant leak, look like its from the thermostat housing/O ring area. looking back on the history it has been replaced before !. Could the O ring be replaced or is it worth while changing the housing..... Any advise would be greatfully received. Also advise on anything about the MK5 at all... Thanks

[topher]

You won't know if the housing needs to replaced until you can remove and inspect it unfortunately. By that point it's a bit late if all you've bought is a replacement o-ring. If you're attempting this job yourself you should either be a mechanic or very brave/confident I've only done it once myself and can understand why VW charge silly money to do it!

[Robin G]

Thaks for the reply, I have now got it into a garage now to see whats what! Purchased new thermostat housing only £23 so it was worth the money to replace it after the car has been stripped to get access to it........ time will tell !