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I have VW 2.0T in my GTI, it has been trouble free for 35k miles so far. Not sure how much different is Audi 2.0T from VW 2.0T, but leaking water pumps / thermostat housings are weak spots on all of them and you can almost be sure on replacing those at some point.
Pros: trouble free for 35k miles
Cons: leaking water pumps
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 35000 km
levels dropped and signs of leakage. Dealer verified that water pump was leaking and replaced under warranty.
Pros: replaced under warranty
Cons: coolant leakage
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 45061 km
My experience with the N52 was great honestly. I owned a 2007 328i from 2007-2019 and put over 120,000 miles on it. The only engine issues it had were the water pump failing at 90,000, and the oil filter housing gasket leaking.
Pros: great experience, long ownership
Cons: water pump failing, gasket leaking
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 193121 km
I had my water pump and thermostat replaced recently and they did remove the intake manifold and replaced the gasket in order to gain access to the water pump assy.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
The water pump on my 2017 mk7 lasted nearly 100k miles before crapping out on me. :( Quite a pricey repair job, that was.
Pros: long lifespan (100k miles)
Cons: eventual failure, pricey repair
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 100000 km
Replaced mine when it started leaking at 107,000km… man it’s annoying
Cons: leaking, annoying
Mileage: 107000 km
Failed on my 2016 after 1 year and 17K.
Cons: failed early
Mileage: 17000 km
Mine failed in my 2015 Golf after 11,000km.
Cons: failed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 11000 km
My 2016 Mk7 GTI is on its 4th water pump/thermostat housing. The first replacement happened at about 27K miles, the second failed at 63K miles, and the third failed at 72K miles. I fully expect this one to leak again soon. I find it ridiculous that VW/Audi don't fix a faulty part after all these years. The plastic thermostat housing is to blame. Instead of a metal housing which can handle the thermal stresses, they continue to use a plastic housing which will start leaking sooner or later.
Cons: fails repeatedly, plastic housing, leaks sooner or later
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 115872 km
Only 4 water pumps, 1 manual clutch assembly (broken spring on pressure plate) and 48K miles on my MK6
Cons: water pumps, clutch assembly
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 77247 km
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