rad leaking
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New rad
I had mine replaced last week as it was leaking at the bottom corner (corrosion), this is a common problem on the mk5 Golfs as well, main dealers changed mine after diagnosis and total was £495
Get yourself a rad from GSF, ECP, etc and get an indy to fit it if you can't - dealer charged me £105 p/h labour
I had mine replaced last week as it was leaking at the bottom corner (corrosion), this is a common problem on the mk5 Golfs as well, main dealers changed mine after diagnosis and total was £495
Get yourself a rad from GSF, ECP, etc and get an indy to fit it if you can't - dealer charged me £105 p/h labour
devonmikeyboy
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Why the hell did you go to a dealer for if he charges £105 per hour ?
As to the water leak it might be something as simple as a loose pipe connector without looking it could be lots of things. If it is the rad and it`s a small leak you might want to try some Rad Weld or simular product as it`s only about £2.50-£5 a bottle as you have nothing to loose by trying.
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Well you didn`t get charged then really did you if it was done under warrenty.Warranty
Had mine changed under warranty due to a leak.
Did think that it was the dreaded BKD head issue, but turned out to be the rad leaking.
Paul
Did think that it was the dreaded BKD head issue, but turned out to be the rad leaking.
Paul
Mines in this Saturday morning for a rad leak, replacing the rad with a new genuine Audi one.. Only the suspension bushes and bottom arm bushes to do and then mechanically it's mint, oh and put my new glow plug in!
Face lift time after that!
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Face lift time after that!
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Have you got any photos of your motor, just noticed your profile photo, looks like an 8P1 like mine.. would like to see the chrome (assuming) S3 mirrors.
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They are the plastic version so only a replacement cap that James (MarriedBlonde) fitted - more pics here http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/album.php?albumid=260
With the number of genuine S3 ones that are being nicked, I am seriously considering putting the black ones back on.
That or a sticker that says "Oi thicko these ones are only plastic so not worth anything on Ebay" - LOL
Paul
With the number of genuine S3 ones that are being nicked, I am seriously considering putting the black ones back on.
That or a sticker that says "Oi thicko these ones are only plastic so not worth anything on Ebay" - LOL
Paul
Well i've had to pay myself and send the invoices for AA and selling garage to reimberse me - so technically i was charged
