People with ETKA

[RichGtiT]

Hey,

Ive noticed ive got a small leak in one of my coolant hoses, It's the one that attaches on to the back of the temp sender and it

goes into the bulkhead into the heater matrix i 'think'. 

Could someone get hold of the part number/price please?

Rich

[Mr_Orange]

Depends which engine you've got mate.  Assuming you have a 1.8T with the AUM engine, try part number 1J0121156AT

Does this look correct? 
http://www.worldimpex.com/parts/genuine-part-heater-hose_76423.html

It's gunna be expensive if it is...    Can it not be repaired?

[RichGtiT]

sorry, my bad!! Im getting forgetful  It's an AGU mate.

Thanks for the help mate, yeah thats the part. Wasnt expecting it to be that much  Ah well, gotta be done. Not sure if it can be repaired or not?? need to get a little bit closer to inspect it, not sure what i  would repair it wit though?

Cheers,
Rich

[RichGtiT]

EDIT: just been looking at the forge coolant kit, i cant tell if it includes this pipe? Anyone got it and know?

Cheers,
Rich

[Mr_Orange]

sorry, my bad!! Im getting forgetful  It's an AGU mate.

Thanks for the help mate, yeah thats the part. Wasnt expecting it to be that much  Ah well, gotta be done. Not sure if it can be repaired or not?? need to get a little bit closer to inspect it, not sure what i  would repair it wit though?

Cheers,
Rich

On my ETKA it's the same part on both those engines, also AQA and ARZ types.  If that is deffo the hose you are needing?  Looks a be-atch to replace.

The Forge kit:
http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=260301&product=FMKC005
Appears to not include that one.... 

You sure its leaking from the hose and not the plastic temperature sensor housing like mine did?  Mine failed where it bolts to the cylinder head, the o-ring went on the back of it.

Get us a pic of the problem to have a look see.

[RichGtiT]

Now that you mention it, it could be from there........

here is a pic for you to look at, excuse the quality its from my blackberry



Do you have a part number/price for this? was it easy enough to replace?

Cheers,
Rich

[RichGtiT]

sorry i dont think you can see the pic, im trying to find out how to make my flikr account viewable to public.

Rich

[Mr_Orange]

If it is this, the part number is 06A121132AP, called "flange with sealing ring" and will be around £10. 

Don't forget you need to replace coolant with the proper VW G12++ stuff 

[RichGtiT]

brilliant, cheers. Ive got some G12 sat in the garage from when i changed the thermostat. How does the flange detach from the block?

Rich

Edit: if you right click the image above and get the URL it works 

[Mr_Orange]

Two bolts.  Looks like this:
http://www.urotuning.com/shop/cooling-hose-flange-p-949.html

If it is this and you end up doing it, it's not a difficult job, just takes a bit of time and the hose clamps can be a fiddle.  If you aint got the proper tool for them, I've found mole-grips set just right are good for holding the clamp open and moving it off the fitting.
When you take the old housing off, the aluminium head may be scored where the coolant has been leaking past, so clean this up properly with some wet&dry back to a nice flat surface.  Apply a small amount of grease to the o-ring prior to fitment to ensure good contact with the head.
If you haven't already, I'd suggest you also replace the coolant temp sensor (and o-ring) if you are taking it all off and draining the coolant.