[alonso]

Having my water pump changed soon' should the coolant also be changed.[]

 

[pi5toff]

Yes. Might aswell. Only a few quid for a bottle. Just make sure its G12+ from the dealers.

Peter

 

[gtilad]

yeh same getting mine done saturday bloody thing on its way out better be safe than sorry changing every thing

 

[Densel16]

heard that you could get a metal pump as other one spins on shaft, i thought?? Also, does it affect the injection timing when you change the cam belt?? What do they supply a pully on some kits?? Mine is a 2000 gt tdi so i'm not sure whether it has a hydraulic adj, but think not. You don't have to use any vag timing machine to reset ?

 

[Densel16]

I have read on previous threads about the leon or cupra bushes fitting the 1.9 mk4 gt tdi 2000. how do you fit these, are there any photos explaining the procedure. ?? Do tou have to drop the axle or can they be done in situ..??

 

[chris231280]

Out of curiosity, how much are you guys paying to have this done? Would be good for other members to get an idea of how much things cost so no-one gets ripped off..!!

 

[Chris.]

You will be doing cambelt too.

Id say anything around £200-250 is fair price.

 

[gtilad]

i got a bloke doing mine who works for vw's doing it in this spare time fitting all mine for 150 cash []

 

[Chris.]

Good price with parts. They near enough come to that!

 

[tripgttdi]

any good meachics in kent, anyone recommends or has phone numbers as my car needs doing as well, cambelt and waterpump.

i have brought the cambelt, genuine one from ve, but can't decide what waterpump to buy, the vw one is plastic; i have had a look on avs parts online, they do metal ones, are they better at all.

Thanks

 

[Chris.]

Just get a one from motor factors...most are metal impeller.

What is the lifespan of a plastic impeller one?

 

[tripgttdi]

i would like to know this as well, good one...[]