Water pump AISIN or OEM Volkswagen

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.

Yes, I replaced the water pump with a metal water pump n new timing belt. Completely rebuilt the engine.

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.

mango_springroll said: I got the DD version from a local dealership that sells parts on Ebay, installed no issue.

id buy the whole water pump, because you dont know exactly where the leak is. i did mine over the winter and in my case one of the inlets cracked badly. I bought this part: 06J-121-026-BG, and even though it had a sensor on one of the coolant outlet pipes, I didnt plug anything in it and its been fine.

Mine started leaking last night. Took it to the dealership this morning and just got the call that they installed a new water pump under a recall. No charge.

I have this problem. I have been hearing the noise on and off for about 6 months. It only lasts for a few seconds and usually happens at lights or when idling before I turn it off. It could never be replicated, I never saw a loss in power or performance so I haven't had a clue what to do.

Just got a call from the dealer. Water pump is leaking coolant.

My 2012 GTI, with only 10.000 miles started leaking coolant, turns out the water pump is bad, it is now sitting at the dealer waiting for the part.

Not Always True I replaced mine after 100k w/ an OEM water pump (plastic). Here I am 2 years later w/ another broken water pump. Now, I'm looking into metal & electric water pump. VW makes a piss poor plastic water pump. I'm very frustrated about having to address this issue again, so soon at $800-$850