Hi all, i have a 2001 Passat tdi sports estate, i bought the car privately 3 years ago when the vehicle had done 87,526 miles. It had the service history as it was an ex reps car. At 60,000 the cambelt was changed by VW garage.
At 103,000 the water pump failed without warning as i pulled away from the traffic lights, being a mechanic i regularly check fluid levels and no sign of coolant loss. It was stripped down by a pro engine rebuilder and the pump itself had fallen to bits. This bent all the valves, camfollowers, hydraulic lifters, crankshaft pulley ( damaged by the bearings falling out and going round with the cambelt) The local Scoda was VW agent says the pumps are good for 150,000 plus miles. Would i have any claim against VW, my man is keeping all the parts removed. Mike