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Cuprabob · 15-07-2008, 02:31 PM

I would guess that the water pump is on it's way out

The 1.8T engine used one's with plastc impellers which are prone to failure.

If it is the water pump it's as well getting a new ambelt fitted at the same time as all the cost is really labour.

15-07-2008, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cuprabob BMW 130d Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 1,156	I would guess that the water pump is on it's way out The 1.8T engine used one's with plastc impellers which are prone to failure. If it is the water pump it's as well getting a new ambelt fitted at the same time as all the cost is really labour. __________________ Mk5 R32 DSG, DBP, 3 Dr, Leather Recaros, RCD500 with soundpack, Armrest, Winter Pack and Luxury Pack 2 Suzuki GSXR1000K7, Blue/White,