280 - signs of water pump failure

[KosyP]

Hi folks,

 

New to the forum so apologies if this has been asked before.

 

My 280 had an advisory for low coolant at its service. It’s done 70k and not had the water pump replaced. I know that’s a fairly common issue, is this a potential sign mine is on the way out? Is there any other ways of checking?

 

Thanks for your help.

[Nick_H]

Mines just been done .... Keep an eye on the coolant level and temp gauge. Get underneath and have a look on your drive for coolant. Look carefully at and around the undertray for fresh signs of coolant. Have a good sniff around the engine bay..... Make sure the neighbours cant see you doing this ...

 

p.s. also make sure the DSG and Haldex oil have been done and the Haldex strainer had a good clean.

Edited 3 February by Nick_H

[Gizmo]

AIUI it's a detuned version of the TTS engine, these do suffer with water pump failure.

Nothing more to add really than ALL the points Nick has just raised. 

[KosyP]

Great guys. Thanks very much. Will check that out and keep an eye. 

[numskull]

mine was found when they were fixing an airco leak. You could see the staining on the engine block. Brace yourself for a big bill. 😖