Update on coolant leak

[jts46]

New water pump fitted but was still leaking. decided to use uv liquid and torch to trace leak.
it was finally traced to EGR cooler stainless steel pipe has split.
Going in Monday for replacement.

 

[WelshGas]

New water pump fitted but was still leaking. decided to use uv liquid and torch to trace leak.
it was finally traced to EGR cooler stainless steel pipe has split.
Going in Monday for replacement.

If it was the same garage that diagnosed the leak was due to the water pump then they, morally, should offer a Discount for their initial failure.

 

[jts46]

If it was the same garage that diagnosed the leak was due to the water pump then they, morally, should offer a Discount for their initial failure.

decided to keep new pump as old one was showing signs of deterioration . ie seals at water end were becoming hard and brittle. Not bad as the pump was the original at 18yrs old.
I have been offered a discount on the labour.

 

[jts46]

After 8 weeks van back on road after head gasket replaced ( four week wait from Vw) plus other parts replaced on cyc. head. And head skimmed, new injectors etc etc. Big hole in bank account.

 

[m10chkcalifornia]

Ouch. Big job. Lots of pennies.

 

[jts46]

Ouch. Big job. Lots of pennies.

Yes lots of pennies

 

[mrbrightside1]

I seem to be having a similar problem with my T5.1 2014 plate, I have had the water pump and cam belt replaced as soon as I brought it, but notice it was losing coolant every 1000 miles or so, had a test done which confirmed a blown head gasket , all replaced now, but still losing coolant at a now faster rate with no obvious signs of a leak anywhere. God know what’s going on with it,