Fvcking water pump leak. It's external 98.5 AEB. Does anybody have...
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...tech article or install pics? Looks pretty straight forward, but any tips or warnings during install would be helpful. Thanks.
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make sure you order maybe 1 or 2 gallons of new G12.
Unless you capture the old G12 and use pantyhose as sift
before pouring back in... up to you. I usually just reuse
and have extra G12 on hand just in case.
You may also want to replace your thermostat at this time.
I like wahler thermostats, behr is OK.
Good instructions found here:
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166611
It applies to both A4 & Passat, I've done both on my A4 & Passat. Identical.
Good luck,
Colin
Unless you capture the old G12 and use pantyhose as sift
before pouring back in... up to you. I usually just reuse
and have extra G12 on hand just in case.
You may also want to replace your thermostat at this time.
I like wahler thermostats, behr is OK.
Good instructions found here:
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166611
It applies to both A4 & Passat, I've done both on my A4 & Passat. Identical.
Good luck,
Colin
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with gasket. G12 and Behr thermostat are in. My coilovers, HIDs, wheels and tires are also on it's way. Looks like it's gonna be hell of a busy week for me
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that the new pump has a metal (instead of plastic) impeller. the plastic ones are junk, break, fall off, and generally just suck.
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When you go to reinstall the thermostat there's a rubber o-ring
gasket that wants to fall off onto your face before you can get the housing on.
Put a dab or two of RTV on the gasket, thermostat, let dry and then instal. This will keep it from falling on you... torque bolts to 10 ft. lbs
gasket that wants to fall off onto your face before you can get the housing on.
Put a dab or two of RTV on the gasket, thermostat, let dry and then instal. This will keep it from falling on you... torque bolts to 10 ft. lbs
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It's metal with rubber. I have tried over and over again. To use the cheap paper gasket with honda bond. Because I didn't want to leave my car down waiting on parts. Did it twice, gasket didn't last longer than 25k, before it leaked.
Even when I do use the OEM gasket, I still use honda bond, good ****.
-jaime
Even when I do use the OEM gasket, I still use honda bond, good ****.
-jaime