water pump

[stockportdubfan]

hi just booked my 130 tdi pd se passat in for a new cambelt the garage recommended i have the water pump changed as there have been alot of these going around the 70000 to 80000 miles mark my car has 48000 miles on the clock is this right they say its cheaper to do it while its getting the cambelt done could i sell the old pump on ? it still works fine

[doug.howsie]

hi just booked my 130 tdi pd se passat in for a new cambelt the garage recommended i have the water pump changed as there have been alot of these going around the 70000 to 80000 miles mark my car has 48000 miles on the clock is this right they say its cheaper to do it while its getting the cambelt done could i sell the old pump on ? it still works fine

Hi, from previous posts, it's worth changing the water pump as most the front end of the car has to be removed in order to replace it , and the same applies when replacing the cambelt. I believe the part is not very expensive anyway, the cost is in the labor time.

[passat>sport]

And get the one with the metal impeller, not the plastic one.

Also if the dealers are doing the job! make sure you get a receipt for the TTY bolts used (stretch bolts).

They do try to get away without replacing them.

[BICCUS1]

And get the one with the metal impeller, not the plastic one.

Also if the dealers are doing the job! make sure you get a receipt for the TTY bolts used (stretch bolts).

They do try to get away without replacing them.

where are the torque to yield bolts fitted ?

As i am thinking of doing my cam belt next week and want to order stuff ahead !

i am looking to order.

cam belt kit inc pullys
water pump
5 ltrs long life antifreeze
power steering belt
air con belt
altenator belt
4 new torx bolts for bottom pully

Torque To Yield bolts (where ever they fitted)?

What else have i forgot?

shane

[passat>sport]

where are the torque to yield bolts fitted ?

As i am thinking of doing my cam belt next week and want to order stuff ahead !

i am looking to order.

cam belt kit inc pullys
water pump
5 ltrs long life antifreeze
power steering belt
air con belt
altenator belt
4 new torx bolts for bottom pully

Torque To Yield bolts (where ever they fitted)?

What else have i forgot?

shane

Tensioner stud, Is yours a passat PD btw. There is a picture on the front of the cam belt cover showing you the nm's and tightening degrees.

Have you got the crankshaft locking tool also?

I can mail you instructions if you PM me your engine code and E-mail address.

[BICCUS1]

Tensioner stud, Is yours a passat PD btw. There is a picture on the front of the cam belt cover showing you the nm's and tightening degrees.

Have you got the crankshaft locking tool also?

I can mail you instructions if you PM me your engine code and E-mail address.

Hi

Sorry for long delay never got round to doing the job but will do this week as off work !!

Called the dealer today and they want to know where the Torque To Yield bolts are fitted and also why i want new bolts for bottom pully as they don't normally sell them !!

My e-mail is biccus1@aol.com and engine code is AVF

Thanks shane

[jimbo73]

Definately get the water pump done.

My cambelt was changed as per normal, car put back together, one year later, water pump goes. And as has been said earlier, you have to dismantle the front end of the car to get to it.

When I got my water pump changed I also changed the cambelt again. The parts are cheap, its the labour in getting to it.

[MalcQV]

I concur with what these above say. Mine was the other way around, the water pump failed (on warranty) and they offered (and I accepted) the cambelts which were due in another 4k for a good price