whatzinaname

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/43685/coolant_leak.jpg"></center><p>I havent noticed any big reduction in coolant level, no warning light either. During an oil change my mechanic noticed this and said there is "coolant pump (water pump?) and oil cooler hose seepage" I'm only at 43,500 miles/3.5 yrs so its too early for timing belt and water pump replacement. Thinking i'll ride it out unless its gets worse and then do the whole TB, water pump replacement at 60K. Sound good?

2000 1.8T

une_audi

you sure its not a clamp? mine go all the time..

Andy_FL

As une_audi suggested, check the hoses/clamps there first--that's the likely culprit.

Andy

RKA

Agreed...it doesn't appear to be a big deal. Just get it fixed now.

EDness

it was worst than this...i saw coolant and oil leaking. called roadside and towed it to the stealership...took them a few days to fix.

Speedy72t

noticed the same on mine last night. going to look a little closer later today.

RKA

The coolant in his tank looks clean...so it's probably just the hose/clamp.

donahoe73

Just happened to mine at 80,000 miles

whatzinaname

so what did u do about it?

donahoe73

I trust them more than the place that told me I need to get a bunch of stuff replaced. I went for an oil change and came out with an estimate of $600 for work that needed to be done. Plus they said I should do my timing belt if I haven't. I have, but just to see what they charged I asked. $1500. Crazy. It was Curry's in Chantilly, they do good work and they are right next to my work, but they are expensive.