p.s i didnt say anything about being a mechanic for years lol ( but i am i just keep it quite so i dont have people ask loads of q's lol) and if the people you say had any experience with the 20v engine they would have without a doubt told you to replace the water pump. so my guess is they havent worked on or around a 1.8t 20v engine before no disrepect but all engines are different....!!! this is a known problem

water pump imo at this stage would be silly not to change when doing the belt might cost £40 now extra but will save you £££'s if it fails buddy wich is a COMMON problem

Edited 23 October, 201015 yr by westallc

p.s i didnt say anything about being a mechanic for years lol ( but i am i just keep it quite so i dont have people ask loads of q's lol) and if the people you say had any experience with the 20v engine they would have without a doubt told you to replace the water pump. so my guess is they havent worked on or around a 1.8t 20v engine before no disrepect but all engines are different....!!! this is a known problem

water pump imo at this stage would be silly not to change when doing the belt might cost £40 now extra but will save you £££'s if it fails buddy wich is a COMMON problem

agreed, bit of preventative maintainance for the sake of £40 while the belts are getting changed rather than £100's if it fails and the belts have to come back off

p.s i didnt say anything about being a mechanic for years lol ( but i am i just keep it quite so i dont have people ask loads of q's lol) and if the people you say had any experience with the 20v engine they would have without a doubt told you to replace the water pump. so my guess is they havent worked on or around a 1.8t 20v engine before no disrepect but all engines are different....!!! this is a known problem

water pump imo at this stage would be silly not to change when doing the belt might cost £40 now extra but will save you £££'s if it fails buddy wich is a COMMON problem

may as well smash your head off a wall cause he is gunna learn the hard way :yes:

People are actually trying to save you money. If your car has the plastic impellor IT WILL FAIL.

Especially as in your words (apart from the cambelt cus this cars gonna be taking a beating)!!

People are actually trying to save you money. If your car has the plastic impellor IT WILL FAIL.

Especially as in your words (apart from the cambelt cus this cars gonna be taking a beating)!!

you know now that i think about it mine was just done i think it is plastic???? how long will they last before i have to worry about it??

Ill tell you when myn goes ping ding ring ding BANG! lol

Ive just been through the service stuff and it doesnt look like its been done,

and ive just secured a new one for £20 trade friends rate guy whoes doing the work has got one.

lucky or what .... i owe him a big favour lol

(scrapes the dead moths from him wallet)

lol i have to put fuel in it yet... need payday tbh

lol

atleast you listend well done we are not here to spend your money nor are we here to say we know more than you we are just like minded people that has a passion for these cars and have sometimes found out the hard way whats best to spend your money on to save you lots in the future

please dont take some of the post the wrong way we are really only trying to help you and it sometimes comes across like we have it in for you but it really isnt the case

but it wouldnt be the first time someone didnt listen to general advise and then a few months later they start a thread with my engine has just gone bang and i dont no why

hth

enjoy the forum

Edited 23 October, 201015 yr by westallc

I have changed oil pump today new oil and filter and still oil pressure light comes on when engine warm its red light and flashes 3times car went about 40000 without oil or filter change people are telling me engine is scrap but there are no abnormal noises coming from engine and car is driving like a dream car is 2 years old with 100,000 miles at the end of my tether can anyone give me some advice please

I have changed oil pump today new oil and filter and still oil pressure light comes on when engine warm its red light and flashes 3times car went about 40000 without oil or filter change people are telling me engine is scrap but there are no abnormal noises coming from engine and car is driving like a dream car is 2 years old with 100,000 miles at the end of my tether can anyone give me some advice please

Err you haven't mentioned the pick up pipe? Please say you've changed that?

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as above, drop off the sump and inspect

if it is clogged i'd replace it

might be worth an engine flush after that, but beware more sludge being liberated that could clog a new pickup pipe

This thread is so full of stupid

Err you haven't mentioned the pick up pipe? Please say you've changed that?

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+1

The pick up pipe or oil strainer gets blocked when too infrequent oil changes occur or even on high miles.

If your oil light is on do not rev it as you are asking for trouble. It had been covered lot's. Folks who replace pump only, could well have replaced the wrong part as the poor flow is lightly to be blocked strainer or party blocked. Avoid driving and fix it.

Here is my DIY pick up replacement guide from techi section

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/191103-vrs-pick-up-pipesuction-pipe-replacement/

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as above, drop off the sump and inspect

if it is clogged i'd replace it

might be worth an engine flush after that, but beware more sludge being liberated that could clog a new pickup pipe

I thought Engine flushes are no recommended for VAG cars, the oil has enough additives it in to keep engine clean...