Author Topic: Coolant plastic y piece  (Read 2215 times)

Offline OSR

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Coolant plastic y piece
« on: 18 October 2015, 17:31 »
So I have the classic slow leaking of coolant from the y piece under the header tank. Been searching the Internet, eBay etc but nowhere seems to sell them? There's one on eBay at the moment off an Audi A3/s3 but it's used and I'd rather buy new if possible.

Any ideas on where to source one? If I can't find one I guess I'll just rig something up using generic hoses and connectors but would rather replac with like for like.

Cheers in advance, OSR.


Offline OSR

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Re: Coolant plastic y piece
« Reply #1 on: 27 October 2015, 09:58 »
OK so I found that ECS Tuning make a nice shiny metal replacement, however nobody in the UK seem to stock it! :sad:

https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_IV--1.8T/Engine/Cooling/ES2795553/

I thought Awesome GTI might have, given they stock quite a few of the other ECS bits like the powergasket etc. I might try to contact them and see if they can get hold of one, failing that I guess I can just order one direct from the states. Anyone seen it stocked anywhere else?

My short term fix has been a bit of self amalgamating tape round where I think the pinhole leak is, won't know if its worked until I check the coolant levels again this weekend  :whistle:
« Last Edit: 28 October 2015, 09:01 by OSR »

Offline LR5V

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Re: Coolant plastic y piece
« Reply #2 on: 27 October 2015, 23:07 »
$75!
Just stick with plastic
Check for a part number -google the number, you may find they are readily available on ebay
Failing that, order a new one from VW or TPS

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Re: Coolant plastic y piece
« Reply #4 on: 03 November 2015, 13:42 »
Here u go mate http://www.psituning.com/product.php/24010/ecs_aluminum_split_pipe_coolant_fitting___1_8t

Fantastic! Thanks mate - ordered  :smiley:

Never heard of PSI Tuning before - look like they stock a wide range of stuff too, will bear them in mind when shopping for bits in the future.