Dreaded EA888 water pump leak

[havoc]

Typically, after not renewing the extended warranty on Mrs H's Mk7.5 GTi (she was fed up with the main dealer, so we took the gamble... ), we've now got a coolant leak which has been diagnosed as the usual water pump issue.

I've managed to find out some information online, but I'm struggling to find either a set of parts diagrams or a definitive list of parts required. (Seen some lists talking about the belt and pulley, some not bothering, for example)

I'm also trying to work out exactly what's got to come out to get at it all, and whether it's worth changing / checking anything else at the same time.

In case it helps, the car is a '68 plate on just under 50k miles, so timing chain should be OK and (I believe) it should be on the later-spec tensioner. Car not often driven hard and won't be taken on track.

Any / all advice welcome,

Thanks,
Martin.

[Dr G]

Thermostat, water pump, plastic coolant hose (tiny one), belt, seals, inlet manifold gasket.

Inlet manifold off. Book labour time is ~4 hrs.

[Narcisus]

Mail dealer was charging £1300 inc VAT.

[zorba_the_greek]

Hope to be in a 7.5 GTi v.soon


Checked with a local audi/vw (independent) garage in Iver and was quoted the following incase required.

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The cost for the Replacement of the Thermostat Housing, Waterpump, Drive Belt and Gasket for the Intake Manifold would be:

Parts: £533.70
Coolant: £16.00
Labour: £360.00
Total Cost: £1091.64 including parts, labour and vat


Good luck

[Richonenope]

Had mine done for £650 last year by independent in Hounslow. Labour was 5 hours at £60 included in total cost of £650. He did say it was a fiddly job to do and wouldn’t recommend diy.

[stevemcs]

We did one last week, genuine parts £880, inlet manifold gasket, waterpump, thermostat and link pipe with gaskets (as per Dr G above) we leave the belt though. 4 hours ish

[havoc]

Thanks all, that helps.

As for DIY, I'm not sure Mrs H would allow me to even if I felt up for doing something like this...so this one will go on the c/card...

[stevemcs]

I don’t think it’s difficult, just time