Water pump Hepu or OEM Volkswagen

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

Hepu is OEM, never had any issues with one.

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.

My 2012 Tiguan SE 4Motion, 18k miles so far 1. Water pump high pitch noise when engine warm up, it happened at around 700 miles (pretty new), dealer said it is a flaw of that particular water pump, they ordered the part and replaced it.

Mine died 2 months ago (2012 GTI). It leaked out the coolant over 2 days or so. Dealership replaced it free, then I got the recall notice.

Failed on my 2016 after 1 year and 17K.

Mine failed in my 2015 Golf after 11,000km.

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.

Only 4 water pumps, 1 manual clutch assembly (broken spring on pressure plate) and 48K miles on my MK6