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Haven't needed a water pump since my Scirocco around 1988-ish.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:50 pmBecause they didn't send one to you Ron. You always get the VW's with the Forged Titanium F1 water pumps.
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They've been Toyota's that drive well and aren't ugly.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 3:45 pmDesertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:50 pm
Because they didn't send one to you Ron. You always get the VW's with the Forged Titanium F1 water pumps.
He hates Toyotas and somehow has a Toyota ownership experience with Volkswagens.
Most of them? They had a sort of bleak period from 2004ish to 2016ish, but otherwise they are one of the better brands.
Some of the best enthusiast in the Taco and 4R.
Most efficient/best people mover vehicles around in the Prius, Cammie Hybrid, Rage4 plug in, etc.
They offer two very legit sports cars, does any other brand save Porsche have this?
They still make sedans/hatches in the 'rola and Cammie that are pretty dece appliances, they haven't gone 100% CUV in this area.
Their luxo brand has the best quality and service in the industry.
Their full size is pretty fuckin' in its newest form to me, but I personally about that.
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I meant historically, not the last few years, where I agree with most of the above.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 4:58 pmMost of them? They had a sort of bleak period from 2004ish to 2016ish, but otherwise they are one of the better brands.
Some of the best enthusiast in the Taco and 4R.
Most efficient/best people mover vehicles around in the Prius, Cammie Hybrid, Rage4 plug in, etc.
They offer two very legit sports cars, does any other brand save Porsche have this?
They still make sedans/hatches in the 'rola and Cammie that are pretty dece appliances, they haven't gone 100% CUV in this area.
Their luxo brand has the best quality and service in the industry.
Their full size is pretty fuckin' in its newest form to me, but I personally about that.
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I haven't, but I think the dealer said they added some the last time it was in tor warranty work. (Hood cable snapped. Well, the plastic connector did. I dropped it off and said, "Have fun! Byeeeeeee!")Gberg2119 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:30 pmHave you added any coolant since you bought it?Huckleberry wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:53 pm
This just reminded me to check the coolant level on mine.
Only 33k on the car, so if it needs a new pump, I'll just drop it off at the dealer.
I haven’t really paid attention to it since I thought it’d be fixed in Mk7.
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My always tops up my expansion bottle every time I go in so I might have a super slow leak, but and I . They did that for the whole (amost) 10 years I had my Mk6.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:34 pmI haven't, but I think the dealer said they added some the last time it was in tor warranty work. (Hood cable snapped. Well, the plastic connector did. I dropped it off and said, "Have fun! Byeeeeeee!")
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Yeah, I'm willing to bet quite a few people don't even realize that they have a water pump leak. LS engines are known for water pump leaks, too, but unless you happen to catch the thing dripping from the weep hole or get a whiff of coolant, you wouldn't have a clue if your mechanic keeps topping off.wap wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:18 pmMy always tops up my expansion bottle every time I go in so I might have a super slow leak, but and I . They did that for the whole (amost) 10 years I had my Mk6.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:34 pm
I haven't, but I think the dealer said they added some the last time it was in tor warranty work. (Hood cable snapped. Well, the plastic connector did. I dropped it off and said, "Have fun! Byeeeeeee!")
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Right. I also look for stains from leaks and don't see any, at least when I look from above. Haven't crawled underneath to look yet. , I'm sure.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:27 amYeah, I'm willing to bet quite a few people don't even realize that they have a water pump leak. LS engines are known for water pump leaks, too, but unless you happen to catch the thing dripping from the weep hole or get a whiff of coolant, you wouldn't have a clue if your mechanic keeps topping off.
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First reported MK8 water pump replacement already in some FB groups. Dude is at like 8k miles lolwap wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 4:02 pmHaven't needed a water pump since my Scirocco around 1988-ish.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:50 pm
Because they didn't send one to you Ron. You always get the VW's with the Forged Titanium F1 water pumps.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
I'll have to ask my if they're topping off the tank next time I bring it in. Slow leaks can be dealt with, it's the blowouts I had on my Mk6 that I don't want to experience again. Nothing like walking out to your car and seeing the massive puddle of coolant underneath it.wap wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:18 pmMy always tops up my expansion bottle every time I go in so I might have a super slow leak, but and I . They did that for the whole (amost) 10 years I had my Mk6.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:34 pm
I haven't, but I think the dealer said they added some the last time it was in tor warranty work. (Hood cable snapped. Well, the plastic connector did. I dropped it off and said, "Have fun! Byeeeeeee!")
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I always check my expansion tank level and have replaced 2 Mk6 water pumps and 1 Ellis pump, al three were self diagnosed but none were so signficant that there was actual drippage.Huckleberry wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:27 amYeah, I'm willing to bet quite a few people don't even realize that they have a water pump leak. LS engines are known for water pump leaks, too, but unless you happen to catch the thing dripping from the weep hole or get a whiff of coolant, you wouldn't have a clue if your mechanic keeps topping off.
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Back in Mk6lyfe there was some company that made a metal water pump for the TSI. There was some guy on the dead forum that had one and like every other respectable mod a person could have, he had some kind of review deal with aftermarket guys. His ride was really sweet I forget his name. Anyway, no word on whether making the water pump out of ferrous material actually improved reliability.
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I seem to remember that. It wasn't Grambles, was it?Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:28 amBack in Mk6lyfe there was some company that made a metal water pump for the TSI. There was some guy on the dead forum that had one and like every other respectable mod a person could have, he had some kind of review deal with aftermarket guys. His ride was really sweet I forget his name. Anyway, no word on whether making the water pump out of ferrous material actually improved reliability.
God, that guy...wap wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:57 amI seem to remember that. It wasn't Grambles, was it?Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:28 am
Back in Mk6lyfe there was some company that made a metal water pump for the TSI. There was some guy on the dead forum that had one and like every other respectable mod a person could have, he had some kind of review deal with aftermarket guys. His ride was really sweet I forget his name. Anyway, no word on whether making the water pump out of ferrous material actually improved reliability.
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No. This guy had a Mk. 6 that was really the coolest on the forum IMHO. Grambles had a Mk.5wap wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:57 amI seem to remember that. It wasn't Grambles, was it?Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Jun 16, 2022 11:28 am
Back in Mk6lyfe there was some company that made a metal water pump for the TSI. There was some guy on the dead forum that had one and like every other respectable mod a person could have, he had some kind of review deal with aftermarket guys. His ride was really sweet I forget his name. Anyway, no word on whether making the water pump out of ferrous material actually improved reliability.
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It was fun while it lasted.
I found him to be a know-it-all... I mean, this was his progression:
"OMG K04 FUCK YES EVERYONE DO THIS 2X THE POWAH"
"OMG VWs ARE HUGE PIECES OF SHIT BECAUSE ME CAR MAKING 2X STOCK POWAH BROKE WAH WAH WAH"
"OMG ANYONE NOT DRIVING A HONDA IS STUPID AND INFERIOR TO ME BECAUSE I'M AN ENGINEER"
Meh.