So it is that time of ownership that I have to replace the timing belt. Now I am stuck on if I should use a switchable or non-switchable one.

 

Skoda-parts say use this: https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/04l121011n-coolant-pump-tdi-cr-skoda-25875.html

 

I think this is the non-switchable one. Can anyone advise?

 

Superb 3 (Hatch)

2016

2.0 Tdi 110kw / 150ps (non 4x4)

L&K

 

 

On a side note what would be the engine code for this. I always (wrongly perhaps) thought it was CRLB but I might confusing it with the passat. But looking at the engine list looks more like DFEA, DFEB, DFGA. How can i determine which one it is?

 

Hi. I have the same situation. Did you find it which type water pump need?

Yes I did... I bought INA version of the pump and timing belt kit. 

 

I didn't want to go super cheap but at the same time didn't want to go super expensive either. INA is a good brand and they supply OEM so it was a good choice for me. Also I couldn't find many suppliers that stocked both timing belt and water pump as a kit. 

 

So all in all yes you do need the switchable pump. You cannot replace it with a non switchable one.

Many thx. Your answer. Next Time we will know

8 minutes ago, mfizz said:

 

So all in all yes you do need the switchable pump. You cannot replace it with a non switchable one.

You certainly can and many do because their old pump failed with a stuck shroud.

 

I like the quick warm up but if mine fails with a stuck shroud I will remove the achilles heel.

My water pump got stuck at only ~65000 km. As it was changed under extra warranty (90% granted by Skoda France) I had no choice but to get a new switchable pump. But non switchable would have got my preference if I didn’t get extra warranty.

On 27/01/2022 at 18:18, J.R. said:

You certainly can and many do because their old pump failed with a stuck shroud.

 

I like the quick warm up but if mine fails with a stuck shroud I will remove the achilles heel.

I should have probably taken what the dealer said with a pinch of salt then lol.

Edited 30 January, 20224 yr by mfizz

Even if they do know different they can't be seen to be going off script.

new water pumps are supposed to have been modified, that  to me is like admitting there's a problem without actually saying it  😒 

i think they call it continuous improvement  😃

 

at least when they fail it is not a catastrophic failure 

 

when the time comes to replace , i dont know if after market is the way to go, or cut the  shroud off an OEM pump

i just  cant make my mind up on the best way to go about it,  but no decision needed for another 2 years or so, unless it fails before then  😂

 

ps  i've heard gates pumps are now made in china,  i  dont know if that's likely to be a problem or not as OEM pumps might also be made in china.

16 hours ago, 310golfr said:

new water pumps are supposed to have been modified, that  to me is like admitting there's a problem without actually saying it  😒 

i think they call it continuous improvement  😃

 

at least when they fail it is not a catastrophic failure 

 

when the time comes to replace , i dont know if after market is the way to go, or cut the  shroud off an OEM pump

i just  cant make my mind up on the best way to go about it,  but no decision needed for another 2 years or so, unless it fails before then  😂

 

ps  i've heard gates pumps are now made in china,  i  dont know if that's likely to be a problem or not as OEM pumps might also be made in china.

One of the reasons I went with INA and not someone like dayco/gates was exactly this. An oem produced part vs one produced by the same company but aftermarket can be of 2 different qualities. Dayco supply oem but they had mixed reviews about the aftermarket. INA (Scahaeffler) are manufactured in Germany and also supply oem hence why I went with them as their wasn't much negative press about them. Can only go of off what is available on the net, even if they are manufactured in china, I don't want to play lottery with what quality i'd get

Edited 31 January, 20224 yr by mfizz