coolant leaking 2.0 bkd tdi.. Dripping from under

[kdotman]

My 2004 2.0 gt tdi just started leaking slightly only when the engine is running. I can drive for about 20 mins before the light comeson and i have to top up. Its leaking from the undertray and looks like it coming from the radiator.
Gonna have a look tomorrow properly under, i hope its a pipe and not the rad.
Anyone have any problems like this?

 

[mike foster]

Most people to be honest !!

Sounds like the radiator which is a common problem both on the A3 and Mk V Golf.

Not too bad to replace moneywise and much better than losing coolant the other way - via a porous cylinder head !!

Might be a pipe but look at the bottom passenger side of the rad for leaks.

 

[kdotman]

Yeah it seems to be coming from the passenger side on the rad.
Oh well. If it is the rad Shall i go oem or eurocarparts do you think? how much am i looking at for the part oem
thanks

 

[mike foster]

OEM part is £225 - part no. 1K0 121 251 N

Eurocarparts or similar should be nearer half that I would think and will be just as good.

 

[kdotman]

thanks mike!

 

[mike foster]

This could help you :-

AUDI A3 2.0 TDi ( Turbo Diesel ) Radiators