Got time to install my replacement clockspring and my 2012 vw beetle sterling wheel setup. It gives me the shape of a mk7 wheel, while still having the mk6 button layout. Everything works apart from clearing airbag light that been there for a year.
About a day ago my starter completely went out on me... and just today I got finished putting an ABA starter into play. Absolutely love how much better it sounds and it has no problems getting things turning.
The leak at the actuator pivot is a failure of the manifold, and the new ones are of a different design. The manifolds aren't very expensive, and it isn't a very bad job to replace.
It was the water pump
15 years, 260k miles @500whp+, lots and lots and lots of track mileage with a 9000rpm limiter. They got brittle and started cracking from heat and pressure.
i had my brake pads and rotors replaced all round a month or two ago. mechanics quoted me $1000 but had it done by a family friend for around $700.
Sounds like your water pump is working, but maybe your thermostat is stuck closed? Have you tested the thermostat?
Mine has also always had constant problems, I’ve spent so much money just replacing the water pump as well. I’ve also considered selling mine, because the cost of maintenance outweighs the fun of the car…
I’m on my 2nd water pump, and it is starting to leak. I still need a third water pump.
Water pump 1 failed during the original warranty. Water pump 2 failed just outside of the new extended warranty for them I think I was at like 101,000 miles. Water pump 3 has now failed. I think im at like 110,000. Im really sick of being stranded in the middle of the night after work and Im sick of paying over $$$ for this obvious problem that everyone knows is a problem with these cars. I cant replace water pumps on average every 3 years. This isnt normal. Im 40 years old and have had many, many cars and 2 work trucks. I have never has a water pump fail on any car ever other than this one.
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