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In the end I just went with the genuine vw part from FCP. The original lasted 149k miles and I have never heard of an OEM pump leaking, just the earlier design impeller breaking apart. And I know that problem has been rectified through Vw. So as long as it holds together for at least 100k miles, I now have a lifetime warranty through FCP.
Pros: lasted 149k miles, lifetime warranty
Cons: earlier design impeller breaking
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 239400 km
Yes, I replaced the water pump with a metal water pump n new timing belt. Completely rebuilt the engine.
Pros: replaced water pump, new timing belt
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Replace it when it looks worn. Water pump failing would normally just cause the car to over heat so no need to change it as a maintenance item. I’ve also owned the previous ea888.3 in my Gli and I had 100k with no issues what so ever.
Pros: no issues what so ever
Cons: failing causes over heat
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 100000 km
mango_springroll said: I got the DD version from a local dealership that sells parts on Ebay, installed no issue.
Pros: installed no issue
I’ve had my car for over 5 years now and currently have 140k miles, and my water pump just recently failed me. Which is surprising because my car did lose a little bit of coolant over time, I would always top off with G13. Water pump failed and it’s currently being replaced, other than that, I think that’s fair for age and mileage.
Pros: long lifespan (140k miles)
Cons: water pump failed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 225308 km
VW water pumps have been faulty for decades with no correction for them in site, and carbon buildup will happen *no matter what.*
Cons: faulty for decades
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
my 2019 Golf R had to have it replaced at 21k miles.
Cons: premature failure
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 21000 km
I have to literally remove the nose of my B5 1.8T Passat to get at my water pump. Second one in 110,000 miles.
Cons: repeated failure, difficult access
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat B5
Mileage: 110000 km
I’m on #4, but luckily all were replaced under warranty. Most recent was in 2019 when supposedly they had finally found and fixed the issue (not sure what ended up being the cause)
One of them hadn’t even failed yet, and they replaced it under recall since a new revision had come out
Pros: replaced under warranty
Cons: frequent failures, multiple replacements
My mk6 went through THREE water pumps. All covered under warranty because a class action lawsuit forced VW to extend the coverage period several years, but still a pain in the ass. What's frustrating is that VW kept replacing them with the same faulty pump instead of addressing the problem and redesigning it.
Cons: frequent failures, faulty design, pain to replace
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
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